Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, a Nigerian singer popularly known as Ayra Starr has expressed discontent with the organisers of Headies Awards for their nonchalant attitude towards female musicians.

Beating industry heavyweights like Tiwa Savage, Simi and Tems, Starr emerged winner of the Best Female Artiste category at the 16th edition of Headies, which was held on Sunday.

Unfortunately, the organisers failed to present awards in 13 categories, including Starrs, after event host, Osas Ighodaro abruptly announced the end of the event.

These categories included Best Female Artiste, Best Recording of The Year, Songwriter of The Year, Best RnB Single, Best Vocal Performance (Female), Headies Viewers Choice, and Best East African Artiste of the Year.

Others include, Best North African Artiste of The Year, Best Southern African Artiste of The Year, Best Central AfricanArtiste of The Year, International Artiste Of The Year, Best Alternative Album, and Best RnB Album.

The 19 and Dangerous artiste took to X,formerly known as Twitter on Monday, where she said, I will never be gratefulfor winning a category that wasnt even deemed fit to be announced on stage!

Hailing her fellow nominees for their dedication to the craft, Starr slammed the organisers for their nonchalance towards the female hit makers.. (Punch)

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