Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has shared how growing up with unstable electricity in Nigeria affected her childhood and personal development.
Speaking during the Global Citizen NOW event in New York, the singer reflected on the struggles many Nigerian families face because of poor power supply.
According to her, having reliable electricity while growing up would have made a huge difference in her daily life, education, and comfort.
Ayra Starr recalled helping her grandmother sell tomatoes and pepper as a child, explaining that they often had to rush sales because there was no electricity to preserve the food items properly.She said those difficult experiences pushed her to become more resilient and creative, as she had to learn how to survive and adapt without basic comforts that many people take for granted.
The singer explained that simple things like coming home from school to a working fan or air conditioner while doing homework could have greatly improved her childhood experience.Despite the challenges, Ayra Starr said the hardships helped shape the strong person she is today. She also called on African leaders to improve electricity supply across the continent, stressing that every child deserves access to stable power and other essential amenities needed for proper growth and development.
