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Afrobeats stars Tyla, Tems, and Ayra Starr put rivalry rumors to rest by linking up in Lagos on December 23, 2024. The trio, who had successful 2024 releases, were spotted enjoying each other's company. Fans have since called for a collaboration between the talented artists, celebrating unity in the genre.
On December 23, 2024, Afrobeats stars Tyla, Tems, and Ayra Starr put an end to the rivalry rumors by linking up at OBI’S HOUSE in Lagos, Nigeria. The rare occasion saw the three artists—who have been dominating the music scene in 2024—together after notable releases: Tyla's TYLA+, Tems' Born in the Wild, and Ayra Starr's The Year I Turned 21.

Earlier that day, Tyla performed “Jump” with Gunna at Flytime Fest, while Tems had just completed her Born in the Wild Tour the month before. The trio was captured dancing and enjoying each other's company in a video that quickly went viral, leading fans to call for a collaboration. One user tweeted, "It’s so refreshing to see Tyla, Ayra, and Tems hanging out together, collaborating, and being friends despite the internet’s obsession with trying to pit them against each other."

All three artists had successful 2024s, with Ayra Starr releasing The Year I Turned 21, Tems debuting Born in the Wild, and Tyla adding a deluxe version to her self-titled album. Tyla and Tems also collaborated on the track “No. 1” in 2024, highlighting their mutual respect and support for each other. This reunion has shown that despite online rivalry narratives, the Afrobeats queens are united in their journey to success.