Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr Makes Hollywood Debut in Children of Blood and Bone


Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr Makes Hollywood Debut in Children of Blood and Bone
Ayra Starr, the award-winning Nigerian singer behind hits like Rush and Sabi Girl, is set to make her acting debut in the highly anticipated Hollywood adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone . The film, helmed by acclaimed director Gina Prince‑Bythewood, features a star-studded cast including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Thuso Mbedu, and Amandla Stenberg. Ayra’s casting adds a powerful Afrobeats presence to the ensemble, further amplifying the film's celebration of African talent and storytelling. In a recent CBS Mornings interview, Ayra admitted the transition from music to film has been both challenging and rewarding: “This is my very first movie role… you have to be on time, stay focused, and work as...