Ayra Starr dropped her first single of 2026 on Friday, and it arrived exactly the way you'd expect from one of Afrobeats' most self-assured voices right now — confident, vibrant, and completely aware of the effect she has on people.
"Where Do We Go" is produced by ILYA and co-produced by Fermin Suero Jr., and the sonic foundation earns its keep immediately. What's notable about "Where Do We Go" in the context of Ayra's trajectory is the timing. Her last release was "Who's Dat Girl" featuring Rema last October, a collaboration that showed how electric her chemistry is with another artist. This time she comes alone, and she doesn't need the assist.
That's not a small thing. Ayra Starr has over 7 billion global streams, a Glastonbury debut, two GRAMMY nominations, and back-to-back MOBO Award wins — including becoming the first female artist in 16 years to take Best African Music Act. She's not building toward something. She's already there. "Where Do We Go" sounds like the work of an artist who knows it.
Out now via Mavin Records / Republic Records. Sources: That Eric Alper, Clash Magazine, Essence
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