Nigerian , Female Mavin signed recording artist Ayra starr, has come out to express her displeasure after the headies failed to announce the Winner of the Best female artist award on stage.
The 2023 Headies Awards , which happened to be the 16th edition tagged “Africa’s renaissance” took place on September 3, 2023, at the Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The event brought together prominent figures from the African music industry who convened to honor and celebrate the vibrant Nigerian music scene.
Ayra Starr, who emerged victorious over strong contenders such as Tems, Tiwa Savage, and Simi to clinch the Best Female award, expressed her sentiments on Twitter (X) following the award not being presented on stage.
In a candid statement, Ayra Starr conveyed her disappointment, emphasizing that she could not genuinely appreciate winning an award that was not deemed worthy of being announced on the event’s stage. She highlighted the hard work and dedication that each artist puts into their craft, citing examples like Tiwa Savage’s remarkable feat of recording four hit songs in a single night and Tems’ unwavering commitment to music.
Ayra Starr went on to express her disappointment in the perceived lack of significance given to the Best Female Artist category, asserting that the artists in contention deserved better recognition. She concluded by affirming her commitment to not settling for anything less than what she and her fellow artists have worked so hard to achieve, underlining her unwavering determination to uphold the standards set by her upbringing in Nigeria.
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It’s worth highlighting that not all of the winners at the 2023 Headies were unveiled during the live ceremony. Notably, the announcement of the Best Female Artist award, along with 13 other awards, including the prestigious Record of the Year, occurred after the main event concluded in Atlanta.
This decision sparked rapid reactions from some viewers who regarded the choice not to present the Best Female Artist award on the main stage as disrespectful to the female segment of the music industry. Ayra Starr’s tweet echoes this sentiment and underscores the disappointment felt by many within the industry and among fans.
