Ayra Starr ignited the crowd at the Global Citizen Festival when she surprised fans by bringing Rema onstage during her electrifying performance.

Rema and Ayra Starr

Afrobeats sensations Rema and Ayra Starr have reignited dating speculation after sharing a spontaneous on-stage kiss during their performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York.

Starr, one of the festival’s top performers, had the audience roaring when she unexpectedly called Rema on stage as part of her set.

The duo exchanged playful banter, grinning as they delivered a dynamic performance of Rema’s chart-topping tracks ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez and ‘Baby.’

The highlight of their act was a surprise kiss, sending the crowd into a frenzy and sparking fresh romance rumours.

Despite previously dismissing dating rumours, referring to Rema as her “brother in Christ,” Starr’s latest onstage moment has fans buzzing once again.

Neither artist has addressed the renewed speculation as of now.

Check out the footage below: