Ayra Starr Opens Up On Debut Acting Experience, Reveals She Respects Actors More

‎Nigerian singer Oyinkonsola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has heaped praises on actors, following her debut acting experience.

‎ ‎The 'Sability' crooner, who recently made her acting debut in the American fantasy film, 'Children of Blood and Bone', narrated that acting followed more strict guidelines than music, as she was tasked with working hard, and meeting deadlines. She praised those who have been involved in the craft, describing them as having impeccable stamina.

‎ ‎Speaking on her experience in a recent interview with CBS, she said:

‎ ‎"It [Children of Blood and Bone] is my first movie ever. You know, I’m used to being a singer and diva on set, but this one with the movie is like, it’s not about you. You’ve to be on set on time. So, it made me get used to military time and working hard. I respect actors so much more now. Their stamina is impeccable.

‎ ‎“Acting is something I have always wanted to do. I love music, but I’ve always loved acting. 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. It was amazing. I learned so much from everyone, not just the greats.”

‎ ‎Recall that 'Children of Blood and Bone' ‎is an adaptation of Nigerian-American writer, Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone, which features a star-studded cast including Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Thuso Mbedu.

‎ ‎The movie is set to be released by Paramount Pictures on January 15, 2027.

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