Afrobeats queen Ayra Starr has kicked off another fiery run with the release of her new single ‘Gimme Dat’ featuring Grammy-winning icon Wizkid and fans are here for it!
Released on April 25, 2025, ‘Gimme Dat’ is a sultry blend of classic nostalgia and new-age Afropop. The track samples Wyclef Jean’s ‘Diallo’ and his iconic ‘911’ with Mary J. Blige, while Ayra laces the beat with a Galala-inspired rhythm and heartfelt pidgin lyrics.
A Match Made in Afrobeats Heaven
Ayra Starr lays her soul bare on the VybeO and Mikababeatz-produced record, pledging her love and trust. Wizkid steps in smooth as ever, returning the vibe with his melodic charm making this their second collab after ‘2 Sugar’ from Wizkid’s More Love, Less Ego.
Ayra Starr’s 2025 So Far:
- Dropped the music video for ‘All The Love’
- Riding high from her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’
- Landed 8 Headies nominations, including Album of the Year & Artist of the Year
- Topped Spotify’s 2024 Global Impact List
- Scored a MOBO Award and international acclaim from the hit ‘Santa’ with Rvssian
With ‘Gimme Dat’, Ayra continues to show why she’s not just a voice of the new generation she’s leading the movement.
Have you listened to ‘Gimme Dat’ yet? What do you think of the chemistry between Ayra and Wizkid?
