Singer, Ayra Starr Makes Nollywood Debut

August 30th, 2024     |  4:25 pm

Twenty-two-year-old Grammy-nominated singer, Ayra Starr has joined the list of pop stars to delve into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.

The Afrobeat sensation will make her acting debut in Prime Video‘s original ‘Christmas In Lagos’.
A romantic comedy starring Teniola A. Aladese, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo, Shaffy Bello, and Adekunle Gold.

The film was shot in Lagos and directed by Jadesola Osiberu.

It follows recently heartbroken Fiyin (Aladese), who’s convinced her best friend, Elo (Obiago), is the love of her life. Interlocking stories against the backdrop of Lagos raucous festivities following four friends navigating friendship, love and loss.

Other musicians featured in the film include Wurld and Liya. The soundtrack features songs from legendary musician Sunny Ade, Afrobeats icons Flavour and D’banj, and more.