By Online Bullying
Ayra Starr calls for focus on real issues
Summary
- Ayra Starr expresses exhaustion over persistent online harassment
- Singer targeted with body-shaming, rape threats, and toxic scrutiny on social media
- Fans decry double standards and call for end to gendered bullying in music spaces
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has voiced her frustration over sustained online bullying and harassment, taking to social media platform X on June 16, 2025, to address the relentless attacks she faces.
“There’s nothing I can do nor say to people that intentionally want to bully and misunderstand me every time,” she wrote. “You’ve found a scapegoat abi? Focus on issues that actually matter and leave me tf alone.”
Her statement underscores a deeper concern over the toxic online culture that has increasingly targeted her. Social media posts dating back months reveal a disturbing pattern of harassment, including body-shaming, rape threats, and the sexualization of her image.
In one post from October 2024, a user urged her team to block certain followers because of the alarming nature of the comments. By May 2025, another observer noted that the harassment appeared to be coordinated, suggesting the existence of an organised “hate camp” with vested interests.
Critics have highlighted the gendered nature of the abuse, pointing out that Ayra Starr’s fashion and appearance are disproportionately scrutinised compared to her male counterparts in the industry. Her fans, meanwhile, have rallied in support, condemning the vitriol and calling for accountability among social media users and platforms.
While the specific trigger for her recent outburst remains unclear, the singer’s post is a raw expression of exhaustion and a plea for empathy. It also shines a spotlight on broader issues of misogyny and toxic commentary in Nigeria’s digital music space.
