Ayra Starr Met Gala Selfie Gone Viral

Ayra Starr Met Gala selfie goes viral as she jokes about being the first African to snap a bathroom selfie at the event, despite Tems also in the frame

The Ayra Starr Met Gala selfie has gone viral following a lighthearted claim by the Nigerian singer in a new Billboard interview.

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Reflecting on one of her most iconic moments, Ayra Starr joked that she was the “first African to take a bathroom selfie at the MET Gala, period!” even though fellow Nigerian artist Tems, also in the photo, is African.

The picture features Ayra alongside American pop star Coco Jones and R\&B talent, in what fans now call a star-studded bathroom moment.

Ayra made her debut appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, held on 5 May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She joined a powerful African contingent that included Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and designer Swanky Jerry.

The rising Afrobeats star is no stranger to global attention, but her humour and confidence at one of fashion’s most exclusive events have further endeared her to fans worldwide.

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With the Ayra Starr Met Gala selfie now making rounds across social platforms, it’s clear the singer knows how to make an impact—both musically and culturally.