Ayra Starr Urges African Leaders to Tackle Power Shortages

At the Global Citizen NOW event in New York, Nigerian singer Ayra Starr spoke about how unstable electricity shaped her childhood. She shared how frequent outages disrupted her studies and her grandmother’s pepper and tomato sales. Ayra recalled studying by candles and rushing perishable goods to market before they spoiled. She said a steady power supply would have eased her homework, given her access to fans or AC on hot afternoons, and changed her family’s livelihood. The singer appealed to African governments to prioritise reliable electricity, stressing that every Nigerian child faces similar challenges. She believes consistent power would transform education and empower millions across the continent.

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