Nigerian Afrobeats sensation **Ayra Starr** has candidly opened up about a past secret relationship that served as the emotional inspiration behind her latest single, **“Where Do We Go”**.
In a revealing interview on the *Way Up With Angela Yee* podcast, the Mavin Records star shared that the track—released on March 6, 2026, under Mavin Global Holdings and Republic Records—was drawn directly from a real-life “situationship” she described as private, intense, and ultimately unhealthy.
“‘Where Do We Go’ is inspired by a very secret relationship I had for a while where nobody really knew what was going on, only us,” Ayra Starr explained. “My friends were telling me to wrap it up, but I didn’t want to because I loved him. It wasn’t healthy; it was very much like a sneaky link, a situationship type of situation. It wasn’t going anywhere; that is why I was asking, where do we go from here? What’s the point of this? Do you like me because I like you?”
The 23-year-old Grammy-nominated artist emphasized that every lyric in the song is authentic and rooted in her personal experience. She highlighted the confusion of deep feelings mixed with uncertainty, secrecy, and the lack of clear direction—emotions that prompted her to question the future of the connection repeatedly.
Produced by ILYA, “Where Do We Go” is a sultry, vibrant ode to after-hours romance and modern relationship complexities, blending catchy Afrobeats rhythms with introspective lyrics. The single marks Ayra Starr’s first solo release of the year following collaborations and previous hits like “Rush” and “Who’s Dat Girl.”
Fans have praised the singer for her vulnerability and honesty, with many relating to the themes of hidden affection, mixed signals, and the struggle to define unclear bonds. Ayra Starr continues to build on her global success, with the new track already generating buzz across streaming platforms and social media.
Ayra Starr remains focused on her music and personal growth, using her art to process and share real-life stories that resonate widely.
We commend Ayra Starr for her openness and wish her continued success and healing. Further updates on her projects will be shared as they emerge from official channels.
Ayra Starr on what inspired her new single "WDWG" (Via Way Up with Angela Yee)
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— "It was inspired by a very secret relationship I had for a while, where nobody knew what was going on and my friends were telling me to wrap it up. It was a sneaky link, situationship type thing" pic.twitter.com/vlWRsY3cEe
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