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Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has addressed the comparison between her and her South African counterpart, Tyla. The youngsters attracted comparisons online after they were both nominated in the maiden Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammys, which Tyla beat Ayra Starr and other Nigerian artists to the gong. Addressing the comparison for the first time during an interview with BBC Radio 1 Xtra, Ayra Starr said she’s not letting the comparison affect her relationship with Tyla. She described the South African diva as her “home girl” and her “G.” She said, “Tyla is my homegirl, …