Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr has expressed frustration over persistent social media bullying, urging online trolls to leave her alone and focus on “issues that actually matter” after being made a “scapegoat”
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]amous Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr, has publicly expressed her distress over being subjected to persistent bullying on social media.
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Expressing her profound frustration on Monday morning, Ayra Starr urged online trolls to leave her alone and direct their attention towards more pressing and “important issues.”
Ayra Starr social media experience has clearly been trying, as she articulated her feelings in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The singer explained that her critics appear committed to deliberately dragging her for no discernible reason, accusing them of seeing her as a “scapegoat.”
There’s nothing I can do nor say to people that intentionally want to bully and misunderstand me every time. You’ve found a scapegoat abi? Focus on issues that actually matter and leave me tf alone.
In her direct and impassioned message, she wrote: “There’s nothing I can do nor say to people that intentionally want to bully and misunderstand me every time. You’ve found a scapegoat abi? Focus on issues that actually matter and leave me tf alone.”
While the specific incident that triggered the singer’s latest outburst remains unclear, Ayra Starr has consistently faced criticism online, predominantly regarding her unique and often daring fashion choices.
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Her plea highlights the ongoing struggle public figures face with online harassment and the toll it takes on their well being.
Ibrahim Onipede is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
