Ayra Starr and Zayn Finally Release the "Heaven Baby" Video, Seven Weeks After the Song

Ayra Starr told fans on X on 5th October that the "Heaven Baby" music video, her duet with Zayn, was finally out. It arrives seven weeks after the song itself, and for most of that time the video was the one thing missing from a record that was already doing well. Here is how the wait played out and what the shoot looked like.

The Song Came First

"Heaven Baby" dropped on 14th August as track 14 on Ayra Starr's third album, Starrgirl, released through Mavin Records and Republic Records. She had hinted at the collaboration before the album arrived by switching her profile pictures on social media to her collaborators' faces,.

It is a soft, piano-led love song about instant attraction, the kind of record where the feeling is the whole story. Four writers are credited, Gregory Hein, Isaiah Tejeda, Abby Keen and Sarah Orankisiyola, with production from Stefan Johnson, Jordan K and Fermin Suero Jr.

A Hit Without a Video

For a while, fans had a lyric video and a visualizer, and not much else. By late August, the song had no official video and no announced TV performances while it was already doing the work on streaming. It reached number 2 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart in the week of 23rd August and number 4 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 100.

Fans were waiting on the official visual, and the answer came in pieces. On 25th September, Zayn shared early behind-the-scenes clips with the caption "video coming… soon."

What the Shoot Looked Like

The footage gave away the mood before the video did. It showed the pair laughing and dancing between takes, clinking red cups, sitting over stacks of cash and moving on a glowing floor. Ayra Starr wore a purple satin slit dress with thigh-high leather boots and a beaded choker, while Zayn went for a black bomber jacket, dark trousers and a gold chain. There were rooftop and modern interior settings, and one small moment fans loved: Ayra handing Zayn a gift of Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, which he took with real excitement.

Why the Pairing Works

Ayra Starr has been open about how she felt working with him. Speaking on the TODAY show, she said, "He killed it. He's just the sweetest person ever," and described his voice as strong yet vulnerable, which suits a song built on both.

The video also fits a busy year for her visuals. Earlier this year she released clips for songs with RnBoi, Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille and Young Jonn, and Fola. If you want another Nigerian video story from the same stretch, PINCHED also covered Kizz Daniel's "Owo Oluwa" video, which he dedicated to his late parents.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Was the "Heaven Baby" Music Video Released?

Ayra Starr announced on 5th October that the official video was out.

When Did "Heaven Baby" Come Out?

The song was released on 14th August as part of her album Starrgirl.

Who Wrote and Produced "Heaven Baby"?

It was written by Gregory Hein, Isaiah Tejeda, Abby Keen and Sarah Orankisiyola, and produced by Stefan Johnson, Jordan K and Fermin Suero Jr.

Which Labels Released the Song?

Mavin Records and Republic Records.

How Did the Song Chart?

It reached number 2 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart in the week of 23rd August and number 4 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 100.