Four-time Grammy-winning American producer Rickey “Slikk Muzik” Offord has welcomed a baby girl and paid tribute to Afrobeats star Ayra Starr by naming her Ayra Starr Offord.
The proud dad shared the news on Instagram with photos of his baby girl, who was born on September 21, 2026. In one post, the baby is clothed in a cream knit outfit embroidered with “Ayra.” He captioned the picture:
“Love you, twin.” 
Another post features him with the newborn alongside the full name and birth date:
“Ayra Starr Offord 09.21.26. Daddy loves you 4L.”
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Who Is Slikk Muzik?
Rickey Offord, popularly known as Slikk Muzik, is a Los Angeles-based producer and composer. He has worked with artists including Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, GloRilla, and Tory Lanez, and has credits spanning R&B, gospel, hip-hop, and film/TV.
His Grammy wins include work on Tori Kelly’s Hiding Place and Lecrae’s Church Clothes 4, among other recognized projects. He has also earned a Golden Globe and Billboard chart success.
The Namesake: Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter signed to Mavin Records (and later Roc Nation management). She acknowledged the tribute by doing a repost on her Instagram Stories.
Ayra Starr broke through with her 2021 debut album 19 & Dangerous and the hit “Bloody Samaritan,” then scored international success with “Rush.”
Other projects by Ayra Starr include The Year I Turned 21 (2024) and Starrgirl (2026). She has earned Grammy nominations in the Best African Music Performance category and is widely regarded as one of the leading voices in contemporary Afrobeats and Afro-pop.
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Naming a child after a living artist is a rare occurrence, which made the choice spark conversations online.
Some fans found the full “Ayra Starr” combination striking, while others saw it as a nod to the Afrobeats star’s rising global influence.
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