Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has reacted after American music producer and songwriter Rickey “Slikk Muzik” Offord named his newborn daughter after the Nigerian singer.
The producer announced the arrival of his baby girl on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing that he had given her the name Ayra Starr Offord.
Sharing photos of his newborn daughter, Slikk Muzik wrote:
“Ayra Starr Offord. 09:21:26. Daddy loves you 4L.”
The unusual choice of name quickly attracted attention online because of its connection to Ayra Starr, one of Nigeria’s leading young Afrobeats stars.
The singer herself appeared touched by the gesture and acknowledged the producer’s post on Instagram.
Ayra Starr reacts to baby’s name
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After Slikk Muzik shared the photographs and announced his daughter’s name, Ayra Starr reposted the publication on her Instagram Story.
The singer accompanied the post with a short but affectionate message:
“Love you twin.”
Her response immediately added another layer to the heartwarming moment, with fans reacting to the unexpected connection between the Nigerian musician and the American producer’s newborn daughter.
Slikk Muzik did not give a detailed public explanation for choosing Ayra Starr’s name for his daughter.
However, the decision has naturally drawn attention given the singer’s growing international profile and the increasing reach of her music outside Nigeria.
Who is Slikk Muzik?
Slikk Muzik is the professional name of Rickey Offord, a Dallas-born American producer and songwriter.
He has worked across different areas of music, including mainstream and gospel projects, and has songwriting and production credits involving several major artists.
His professional credits include work associated with artists such as Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton and Tamar Braxton.
He has also been involved in Grammy-recognised gospel projects. Grammy records list Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord among the songwriters on DOE’s “Holy Hands,” which was nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 67th Grammy Awards.
His career has therefore placed him within both the mainstream American music industry and the gospel music space.
Why the name Ayra Starr?
Although Slikk Muzik has not publicly provided an extended explanation for naming his daughter Ayra Starr Offord, the decision has generated widespread curiosity among music fans.
Ayra Starr has become increasingly prominent internationally since emerging under Mavin Records.
Her global rise has been driven by songs including “Rush,” while her collaborations and performances have continued to expand her audience beyond Africa.
The singer’s international appeal may help explain why her name would resonate with a producer working within the American music industry.
For now, however, the exact inspiration behind the baby’s name remains known primarily to Slikk Muzik and his family.
Ayra Starr’s rise to global recognition
Born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr was discovered by Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy and signed to the label in 2021.
She quickly attracted attention with her debut project, 19 & Dangerous, which established her as one of the emerging voices in Nigeria’s new generation of Afrobeats artists.
Her breakthrough continued with songs such as “Rush,” which became a major international hit and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance.
She has since continued building her international profile through collaborations with artists from Nigeria and beyond.
Ayra Starr releases Starrgirl
In August 2026, Ayra Starr released her third studio album, Starrgirl.
The 16-track project features collaborations with several international and Nigerian artists, including ZAYN, Wizkid, Rema, Leon Thomas, KWN, Danny Ocean and Theodora.
The album follows her previous projects, including 19 & Dangerous and The Year I Turned 21, and represents another stage in her development as an international Afrobeats artist.
Her growing global audience has also translated into significant streaming numbers.
Universal Music Canada has highlighted Ayra Starr’s international achievements, including billions of global streams and more than one billion YouTube views.
Fans celebrate the unusual tribute
The decision by Slikk Muzik to name his daughter Ayra Starr Offord has given fans another reason to celebrate the Nigerian singer’s growing influence.
While celebrity-inspired baby names are not unusual, the gesture is particularly notable because it comes from a US-based music professional whose career spans multiple areas of the music industry.
Ayra Starr’s simple “Love you twin” response also appeared to show her appreciation for the tribute.
As the producer and his family begin this new chapter, little Ayra Starr Offord has already attracted attention because of the famous name she shares with one of Africa’s rising music stars.
For her, the unexpected tribute is another indication of how far her name and music have travelled beyond Nigeria.
