Ayra Starr expands the international reach of her Starrgirl era with “Ms. Paper,” a collaboration featuring French singer Theodora. The song appears as the eighth track on Ayra Starr’s 16-track third studio album, Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026.
The collaboration adds another international layer to the project, bringing together Ayra Starr’s Afropop style and Theodora’s contemporary approach. Their pairing gives “Ms. Paper” a distinct cross-border character while fitting into the wider sound Ayra Starr explores throughout the album.
Theodora is part of an impressive lineup of international and African artists featured across Starrgirl. The album also includes appearances from ZAYN, Leon Thomas, Wizkid, and Danny Ocean, giving the project a broad musical reach.
Beyond the collaborations, Starrgirl represents an important stage in Ayra Starr’s artistic development. The album reflects her personal growth and the changes in her sound as she enters a new chapter of her career in New York.
“Ms. Paper” contributes to that evolution by allowing Ayra Starr to explore a different creative pairing without losing the identity that has defined her music. The combination of two distinct artists gives the record an intriguing place within the album’s tracklist.
With its international collaboration and connection to Ayra Starr’s expanding musical direction, “Ms. Paper” stands out as another interesting moment on Starrgirl and further demonstrates the wider range of sounds shaping her latest era.
Listen to “Ms. Paper,” a new song by Ayra Starr and Theodora!
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