In a post shared by @dj_saltoflife on Instagram, Saltiana, the younger sister of Afrobeats star Ayra Starr and a disc jockey known as DJ Salt of Life, revealed that her vehicle was vandalized in Lagos by aggressive area boys who mistook her for her famous sibling. Saltiana detailed how the perpetrators surrounded her car, demanding money before inflicting damage on the vehicle when she tried to clarify her identity. She expressed deep frustration over the safety risks faced by relatives of high-profile artists in public spaces.
Reporting on the distress call, TrendyBeatz verified the incident, quoting DJ Salt of Life directly: “They damaged my car thinking I was Ayra Starr, it is completely unsafe out here.” In addition, Pulse Nigeria covered the event, featuring a statement from entertainment commentator Joey Akan who noted, “Security risks for Afrobeats stars and their immediate families are growing rapidly alongside their international fame.”
This unsettling incident highlights the rising security threats facing Afrobeats megastars and their families in major urban centers like Lagos. Expect talent management agencies and record labels to implement stricter security protocols for extended celebrity family members moving forward.
Source: Punch — https://punchng.com/area-boys-damaged-my-car-ayra-starrs-sister-cries-out/, August 4, 2026
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