Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known by her stage name Ayra Starr, a Mavin recording artist, believes that female artistes are typically not held to the same standards as their male counterparts.
The singer of "Sability" said in an interview with Saturday Beats, "I am grateful to the women who came before me, who paved the way. I am not dealing with as much because of them. However, the issue of female artists being scrutinized more than their male counterparts still exists. Male and female artists are not held to the same standards.
The singer responded, "Of course, I am excited," when asked how she feels about the reviews her new song, "Sability," has been receiving. While listening to the song, I wanted listeners to feel good and happy. I wanted to put out a song that would make some people remember the times in their lives when they literally had no worries; and, that was how I arrived at ‘Sability’.”
Reacting to those criticising the song, the talented singer said, “They really just have to take the time to listen to the song well. It’s a happy song and I hope they are happy when they listen to it.”
Starr also maintained that she is not under pressure to release hit songs. She said, “I am never under pressure to release hit songs. I just want to make songs that make sense to me and my fans.”