A new video circulating online has stirred widespread debate and speculation among social media users, as it appears to further fuel ongoing rumours surrounding Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr.
In the clip, Ayra Starr is seen seated next to prominent British radio personality Julie Adenuga, and during their conversation, Julie is caught subtly closing her nose — a gesture many viewers interpreted as a response to an unpleasant smell.
This moment is particularly controversial because it follows a wave of online speculation sparked by a recent trend of viral photos showing various celebrities — including Rihanna, Tems, Tyla, Wizkid, and Rema — seemingly covering their noses while around Ayra Starr. These images had already set off discussions questioning whether the “Gimme Dat” crooner might be struggling with body odour or mouth odour, though there has been no confirmation or direct accusation from anyone involved.
In the new video, as the interaction between Julie Adenuga and Ayra Starr unfolds, Ayra is heard innocently asking, “What did I do?” to which Julie responds, “You are just being yourself,” while still laughing. Despite the lighthearted tone of the exchange, many online interpreted the nose-holding gesture as suggestive, deepening the suspicion that something might indeed be amiss.
However, not everyone is buying into the odour claims. A growing number of observers are pushing back against the narrative, suggesting that this could be a targeted agenda or smear campaign orchestrated to tarnish the Mavin Records artiste’s public image. Supporters argue that the repeated use of images and isolated gestures taken out of context may be part of a coordinated online effort to embarrass or undermine the fast-rising singer.
So far, Ayra Starr has not officially addressed the speculation, and no credible evidence has been presented to support the odour-related allegations. The controversy continues to trend, with many fans calling for an end to the online ridicule and defending her character.
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See reactions below;
everybodylovesmorris : True true this girl mouth dey smell o 😂😂.
yfw_xtras : Y’all should stop this nonsense abeg.. all these are definitely not true and yall know it.
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rlens.photography : Shey her mouth Dey gba true true ni? Oluwa ooo such a fine gurl 😂.
she.issarai : But who came up with this agenda in the first place 😂😂.
naija_flow : People covering their mouth are insecure of their teeth or laugh 😂😂😂😂 so you got nothing to worry abt.
kiwi.media_official : Them be Wan shame Sabi girl for no reason… Girl way fresh kpa!
ayomide_____56 : Una dey forget say celebrity na human like us, they are just famous that. If celebrity no brush mouth, e go surely smell. If you like no take care of yourself na my own be that 😂.
art_by_odinakachukwu.101 : But The lady in question later we close to AYRA to view what the photographer snapped nau, why are you bloggers like this aeff.