Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has described her forthcoming studio album as a personal reflection of her growth into womanhood, both in life and music.

Speaking on Apple Music Radio Takeover, the 23-year-old Afrobeats star discussed experimenting with new sounds and prioritising fun in her creative process.

“I’m literally becoming a woman, and it’s like you can hear that in my music now, like I’m growing sonically and I want to try different things, like just put myself out there, and have fun while doing it.

“I kind of lost the plot a bit, and I took it a bit too seriously, and it was never that deep,” the artist said.

She said her third album is a journey of rediscovering joy and letting go of seriousness, allowing her to have fun with music again.

“I brought the fun back, and we’re enjoying ourselves,” she said

Ayra Starr has not officially confirmed the title of her forthcoming third studio album.

She released the lead single “Where Do We Go” ahead of the album’s expected release this year.