The Global Citizen Festival in New York took an unexpected turn over the weekend when Nigerian Afrobeats sensations Rema and Ayra Starr sent fans into a frenzy with a moment that has since sparked intense dating rumours.
Ayra Starr, one of the festival’s headliners, electrified the crowd with her performance before introducing Rema to join her on stage. Midway through the set, the duo stunned the audience by sharing a brief kiss, leaving thousands of fans screaming and social media buzzing with speculation about the true nature of their relationship.
The viral moment has fueled conversations across platforms, with fans divided between excitement over the pair’s undeniable chemistry and curiosity about whether the gesture was simply part of the performance or a glimpse into something more personal.
Neither Rema nor Ayra Starr has made any public statement addressing the kiss, but the incident has undeniably placed the spotlight firmly on both artists beyond their music.
With both stars continuing to dominate the global Afrobeats wave, fans are now left wondering was this a stage gimmick or the confirmation of a budding romance?