Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, an award-winning artist, has shared that she has never been in a fully committed relationship and expressed that when she does begin dating, it will not be with someone from the music industry.

During an interview with American singer Coco Jones for Rolling Stone, Coco inquired whether Ayra would consider dating someone within the industry. 

“In an ideal scenario, it wouldn’t be someone from the industry. Maybe a billionaire. On a yacht. In Dubai. In a thong,” Ayra Starr responded, laughing. Her answer referenced a popular social media trend about embracing a carefree, luxurious lifestyle.

Regarding her dating preferences, the Rush singer mentioned that she has established very high standards for her relationships.

She said, "I'm so happy I wasn’t really dating before I started music. I didn’t really know what I was missing. So now that I waited this long to date people, I have very high standards. If it’s gonna be hard to meet it, it’s gonna be bye-bye. But also, I don’t have time for myself; talk less of a boy.”

In a recent interview with Dazed Magazine in September 2024, the singer conveyed her desire for a romantic relationship.

“I want to fall in love. I wrote ‘Lagos Love Story’ about what love would look like if I was,” Ayra Starr shared that while she considers herself to be a romantic at heart, she is currently unattached.

Ayra Starr has clarified that she has never been in a fully committed relationship. “I’m just very strong-headed about it. I actually have never been in love...I’ve been in certain situations not situationships!—but I’ve never been in a fully committed relationship.”