Jaywon: I’m not on good terms with Ayra Starr

According to Jaywon, a Nigerian singer, he and his coworker Ayra Starr don’t get along.

After trolls started making fun of Jaywon using their viral photo together, he and Ayra Starr split up.

Ayra Starr was seen in the contentious photo clutching Jaywon’s hand, ostensibly to stop him from gripping her waist.

Speaking in a recent interview with News Central, Jaywon accused Ayra Starr and her management for not calling the trolls to order.

“The circumstances surrounding Ayra Starr are regrettable. We’re not cool. People don’t understand. What would make me, Jaywon desire to take a picture with Ayra Starr?

“Of course, she’s an amazing artist who has been making us [Nigerians] proud. It’s simply love, then. All I wanted to do was encourage and honor her for her excellent effort.

“People celebrate and support me as well. Therefore, I want to join in the happiness when I witness a young artist doing well.

“You and yours never mentioned it, but we shot a photo that went viral. The sole action taken by your management was to repeatedly promote the image. No one is stupid.

We are aware of how the [music] business operates. People are reporting she didn’t say anything about the photo. She noticed the photo trending every day, but she naturally said nothing about it. Why wouldn’t she speak out about it?

Yes, since that’s the way they operate. I don’t hold them responsible. They believe that by speaking up, they would prevent the image from becoming popular. They take pleasure in it. No issue. He said, “Everyone has their time.”