Ayra Starr has candidly shared her struggles with loneliness, regret, and the bitter cold of New York City weeks after relocating from Lagos under a new Roc Nation deal. Her heartfelt Substack post reveals the emotional cost of a bold career move, trading the warmth of home for an “almost-empty” apartment in what she calls “a walk-in freezer.”
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Starr described New York as so cold it feels like it’s “trying to unalive my motivation.”
She sometimes regrets leaving Nigeria, especially during the festive “Detty December” season.
The singer said she is now in her “nobody gets me era,” prioritizing self-acceptance over external validation.
Her apartment remains sparsely furnished, amplifying feelings of isolation.
Starr framed the move as a “rebellious risk” taken for her career and growth.
She mused that “happiness was just a summer hallucination” in her current environment.
The post reflects the underdiscussed emotional transition many global artists face.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Ayra Starrs Substack