Ayra Starr Shines at NFL Halftime Show in London

Ayra Starr, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, performed at the NFL halftime show on October 11 during the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. She opened her set with 'Heaven Baby' and included tracks from her recently released album 'Starrgirl,' performing hits such as 'Santa,' 'Rush,' 'Hot Body,' and 'Dangerous.' Fans shared video clips of her performance online.

Ayra Starr, who has two Grammy nominations, is recognized as one of the leading Afrobeats artists globally, contributing to the genre's rise in the United States alongside other artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid. She was announced as the NFL headline performer in August.

The NFL indicated that her performance was part of a record seven halftime shows planned for its 2026 international games across seven countries and four continents. Following the show, Starr announced her Starrgirl Tour, which will begin on January 20 in Cologne, Germany, and conclude in San Francisco on April 14.