Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has opened up about the personal experience that inspired her emotional song Where Do We Go, revealing that it was influenced by a complicated secret relationship she once had.
The singer shared the story during an interview on Way Up with Angela Yee, where she spoke about the emotional journey behind the track. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
According to the “Rush” hitmaker, the relationship was a private and emotionally difficult situationship that only she and her partner knew about.
She explained that although the relationship had its challenges, the strong emotional connection between them made it difficult for her to walk away.
Ayra Starr said:
“It was a secret, unhealthy situationship. No one knew except us. My friends kept telling me to end it, but I loved him and kept going back because we had a real friendship.”
The singer noted that despite her feelings for the person, she eventually realised the relationship was not progressing the way she had hoped.
This emotional confusion later became the inspiration for the song “Where Do We Go.”
She said the song reflects the moment she began questioning the future of the relationship.
“It wasn’t going anywhere, so I started asking myself: where do we go from here? I wanted it private, but at the same time I wanted him to fight for me.”
The revelation comes amid recent speculation linking the singer with fellow Afrobeats star Rema, although neither artist has confirmed the nature of their relationship.
Fans have since taken to social media to share their thoughts, with many praising Ayra Starr for being open about the emotional experiences that inspire her music.
The 23-year-old artist has continued to gain international recognition for her unique sound and storytelling, with many listeners relating to the vulnerability expressed in her songs.