Ayra Starr Headlines NFL London Halftime Show

By Atlantic Reports

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr headlined the halftime show at the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday, describing the performance as a first for an African artiste at the National Football League’s International Games.

The Afrobeats singer performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 11 October as part of the NFL’s 2026 international programme. The league had announced her selection ahead of the fixture. NFL.com

Ayra Starr opened her set with “Heaven Baby”, followed by “Santa”, “Rush” and “Dangerous”. She closed with a medley of “Hot Body” and “Ms. Paper”, bringing songs from her growing catalogue to the sporting stage.

In a post on her official X account, she described herself as the “first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show”.

The milestone concerns the NFL’s international fixtures, which are regular-season American football games played outside the United States.

Ayra Starr rose to prominence in 2021, the year she released her debut album, 19 & Dangerous. Songs including “Bloody Samaritan”, “Rush” and “Commas” have since helped establish her international profile.

Her London appearance also forms part of a wider presence for Nigerian music in the NFL’s overseas entertainment programme. The league has announced Burna Boy as the halftime headliner for its Paris game on 25 October. apnews.com

For Ayra Starr, the performance adds a major sporting platform to her international career and gives Afrobeats another opportunity to reach audiences beyond its established concert and festival circuit.

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