There Have Been Speculations About Rema And Ayra Starr Being In A Romantic Relationship This Is What We Know Following The Viral ‘Kiss’ Video

Are Rema and Ayra Starr reportedly in a romantic relationship? Since a video emerged of the duo appearing to kiss on stage, fans have been inquiring about their relationship status during their Global Citizen Festival performance in New York.

Rema’s global hit Calm Down lit up the stage with the pair. Rema referred to Ayra as “baby,” prompting the Rush singer to blush and briefly conceal her face before proceeding. The crowd drew energy from their chemistry, but it was the final moments of the set that captured everyone’s attention.

In the initial online clip, the two were seen kissing before leaving the stage, prompting fans into a state of frenzy. ECHOES of screams resounded throughout the venue as many people thought they had just seen a surprise romance play out in front of them.

So Rema and Ayra Starr are dating!!😳

Is the kiss for me🥹 pic.twitter.com/s6UjCx64F7

— 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐘✰ (@zaddyswanky) September 28, 2025

Social media platforms were rapidly inundated with speculation. A few fans believed the kiss indicated that the relationship was more than platonic, whereas others thought it was a lighthearted ploy to captivate the audience.

So Rema and Ayra Starr are dating!!😳

Is the kiss for me🥹 pic.twitter.com/s6UjCx64F7

— 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐘✰ (@zaddyswanky) September 28, 2025

A new angle of the same moment has since emerged, revealing that Rema and Ayra Starr did not actually kiss. The clip shows that despite their closeness and intimate moment, the couple’s lips remained untouched, implying the commotion might have been a result of fans interpreting the scene in their own desired way.

Rema (Divine Ikubor) and Ayra Starr (Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe) have not yet commented on the incident or confirmed their dating status. Ayra has previously stated that Rema is a close friend who influences her music, and they continue to be associated as artists on Mavin Records who gained popularity under the guidance of Don Jazzy.

It’s undeniable that the commotion surrounding that moment will not subside in the near future, regardless of whether it was a genuine romance or simply a manufactured spark fueled by enthusiastic fan support.