Ayra Starr Discusses Her First Acting Role Alongside Idris Elba and Viola Davis (Video)

 

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has opened up about her exhilarating transition into acting, starring alongside A-list actors Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo in the highly anticipated film Children of Blood and Bone.

 

The rising Afrobeats artist shared her journey during a candid chat on CBS Morning.

 

Starr confessed she had always envisioned herself on the big screen but struggled with self-doubt before taking the leap.

“Acting was this huge mountain in my mind—I loved it but never felt ready,” she revealed. “But here I was, lights rolling, no microphone in hand—just pure emotion. It was surreal.”

 

“The set was like a university,” she continued. “From seasoned legends to teen actors, everyone schooled me in ways I never expected. Their passion was contagious!”

 

The singer-turned-actress gushed about her co-stars’ professionalism, calling their collaborative energy “a seismic shift in how I approach my craft—both on stage and on screen.”

 

Don’t miss her full interview.