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The Digest:

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.”

Key Points:
  • 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