Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayra Starr has openly crowned her Grammy-winning colleague Wizkid as the undisputed king of Afrobeats.

According to a report by LMSINT MEDIA, conversations around the dominance of Nigeria’s Afrobeats superstars — Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy — popularly tagged as the “Big 3”, have continued to trend within the global music community. Fans and critics often compare their contributions, arguing over who holds the crown of modern Afrobeats.

However, in a recent interview with Complex, Ayra Starr confidently declared that the throne belongs to Wizkid.

The Mavin Records star explained her decision to feature the Starboy Entertainment boss on her chart-topping song “Gimme Dat.” According to her, no other artiste could deliver the level of smoothness, charisma, and originality that Wizkid brings to Afrobeats.

“Nobody else could have been right on that song [‘Gimme Dat’] aside from Wizkid. Even just his sonics and the sound, the chorus pattern feels very Wizkid; it feels very like sexy Afrobeats. And everybody knows Wizkid is the king of sexy Afrobeats,” Ayra Starr said during the interview.

Her remarks have further fueled ongoing discussions within the music industry about the impact of Wizkid’s artistry, especially as he continues to influence global music culture with his unique sound.