Ayra Starr Fires Back at Critics: Leave Me Alone and Focus on Real Issues

Afrobeats sensation and award-winning singer Ayra Starr has addressed recent backlash from critics who accused her of being insensitive with her social media posts. In a strongly worded response shared online, the Rush hitmaker expressed deep frustration over what she described as constant bullying and intentional misunderstanding.

The controversy began after Ayra posted content that some online users claimed was ill-timed or inappropriate. Critics accused her of failing to “read the room,” suggesting she should be more mindful of public sentiment. But the 22-year-old singer didn’t hold back in her response.

“There’s nothing I can do nor say to people that intentionally want to bully and misunderstand me every time,” she wrote. “You’ve found a scapegoat abi? Focus on issues that actually matter and leave me tf alone.”

Ayra Starr emphasized that she has become a target for online harassment, regardless of her intentions or actions. She called on her critics to redirect their energy toward meaningful societal concerns instead of constantly policing her expression.

This is not the first time Ayra Starr has used her platform to speak out against cyberbullying and unfair treatment in the public eye. Her latest post has sparked conversations around celebrity scrutiny, freedom of expression, and online toxicity, especially for young African women in the entertainment industry.

Fans have since taken to social media to defend the singer, praising her courage to speak up and stand her ground.