Popular Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr has released the long-awaited music video for her viral song "Hot Body". The 23-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter released the music video on YouTube on Friday, September 5, 2025. The music video has garnered over a hundred thousand views within just a few hours of release.
In the MV directed by Claire Bishara, the “Sabi Girl” delivers a sensual dance choreography to the catchy beat of the track—the “Rush” hitmaker, alongside numerous female dancers, wears summer outfits and parties on a beach and a boat.
Fans of the Afrobeat princess took to social media to appreciate the music video. @iamlyrex commented.
“Ayra Starr's "Hot Body" music video is finally here! She always brings such incredible visuals and energy to her videos. Her artistic vision paired with those vibrant aesthetics is going to make this another standout visual from her!”
Another fan, @Aadil_one51, praises the style and choreography of the video.
“Ayra Starr has released the music video for hot Body, showcasing her bold style and vibrant choreography, now available on YouTube.”
More details on Ayra Starr’s latest song, "Hot Body"
Hot Body is a Pop R&B, Afrosoul, and Afrobeat track by Ayra Starr released on July 25, 2025. Following its release, "Hot Body" quickly became one of the afro anthems of 2025. The song was written by Ayra Starr, Promise Ekpe, The Elements, and RAGEE, with the last two also handling the song’s production.
The lyrics of “Hot Body” celebrate self-confidence and promote sensuality and allure. The first verse of the song showcases Ayra owning the allure and flow of her body.
“Controller, controller/ I get remote for my holder (Remote, oh)/ You make your body slow when I slow down/ Put it on a low, no go loud am/ You know the things I wanna do tonight, unusual/ Put it down, make I take away your pеace of mind/ E go flow like the watеr get free supply, ah/ Open your eyes and…”
The pre-chorus of the song emphasises the theme of self-confidence.
“Body be dancing (Ehen)/ Slow wine, summer body so fine (Ehen)/ Drive Porsche Panamera inside (Ehen)/ Two guantanamera inside (Inside)/ Make sense, oh, make sense/ Oh, my God, I need resistance/ Fragrance smelling from a distance/ Make sense, oh, make sense (Make sense)/ Body be…”
The song's chorus has become a trending soundtrack on TikTok, having its dance challenge. Numerous celebrities, including popular K-pop girl group Le Sserafim, have hopped on the dance challenge. The chorus reads:
“Look/ Look what a hot body can do (Look what a hot body can do, now you see, a hot body can move)/ I said, look (Focus)/ Look what a hot body can do.”
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