Ayra Starr speaks on role in upcoming movie, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Ayra Starr also praised actors for their “impeccable stamina”, admitting that acting is a new challenge for her.

By Kehinde Okeowo

Afrobeats singer, Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr has admitted that her debut in an upcoming movie made her respect actors more.

She made the admittance during a recent interview with CBS, where she opened up on her experience while featuring in American fantasy film, “Children of Blood and Bone”.

According to Ayra Starr, she was forced to work hard and be punctual, unlike what is obtainable in the music industry.

She went on to praise thespians for their “impeccable stamina”, saying that it is a new challenge for her.

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Speaking during the chat, the 23-year-old said, “It [Children of Blood and Bone] is my first movie ever. You know, I’m used to being a singer and diva on set, but this one with the movie is like, it’s not about you. You’ve to be on set on time. So, it made me get used to military time and working hard. I respect actors so much more now. Their stamina is impeccable.

“Acting is something I have always wanted to do. I love music, but I’ve always loved acting. I’ve always been shy when it comes t9 acting. But this is the first time in my life that I’ve been on camera and I’m not singing. It was amazing. I learned so much from everyone, not just the greats.”

The film, which is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, is an adaptation of Nigerian-American writer, Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, ‘Children of Blood and Bone‘.

The star-studded cast includes Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Thuso Mbedu.

The movie is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on January 15, 2027.