Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has made her acting debut in the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy novel, Children of Blood and Bone. The movie features an impressive cast including Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo.
In a recent interview with CBS Morning, Ayra Starr shared that she had long dreamed of acting but was initially held back by nerves. She said, “I’ve always been shy when it comes to acting, but this is the first time in my life that I’ve been on camera and I’m not singing.”
Ayra Starr praised the entire cast, noting that the experience was a masterclass in discipline and stamina. She highlighted how inspiring it was to watch not only the seasoned actors but also younger cast members aged 14 and 16. “Working with actors of that calibre taught me so much. It wasn’t just fun—it was transformational.”
