Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr says she has undergone major surgery and is currently recovering. In statements to fans after her absence from social media, she explains that her disappearance was due to the medical procedure and that she apologizes for not being active online. Multiple reports describe the surgery as “complicated” and characterize it as major. One outlet notes that Ayra Starr was last seen online about a week earlier, before she returned to social media partway through the week, posting again and addressing concerns from followers. In her updates, she reassures fans that she is making progress and expects to return soon. The coverage focuses on her explanation for the break from online activity and her message of reassurance regarding her recovery. No details about the medical condition or the type of surgery are included in the reports summarized here.