In a revealing interview with host Chelley Bissainthe, Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has outlined an ambitious slate of projects set to define her blockbuster 2026.
Fresh off her second Grammy nomination, the Roc Nation-managed star confirmed she is expanding her “Sabi Girl” era far beyond music.
Most notably, Starr announced she is actively “working on an album” and expressed her hope to release it “by God’s grace, this year.” This will mark the follow-up to her critically acclaimed sophomore project.
In a surprising reveal, the singer also teased her entry into literature, mentioning a “book” as one of her next major ventures. While playfully dodging a confirmed title, the announcement signals a new creative dimension for the star.
Completing the trifecta, Starr indicated that a “tour” is also in the pipeline, referring to the global trek with characteristic understatement as “just the regular regular regular.”
Ayra Starr teases new album, book, and world tour in expansive 2026 plans
The announcements follow a landmark period for the artist, who recently scored a Grammy nod for her hit “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid.
Together, these projects—an album, a book, and a worldwide tour—solidify Ayra Starr’s trajectory from a breakout vocalist to a multifaceted global icon shaping African pop culture on multiple fronts.
