
Ayra Starr Makes History as First African Headliner for NFL London Halftime Show
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is set to make history on October 11, 2026, by becoming the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show. She will perform at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the Week 5 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Starr, 24, will feature tracks from her August-released studio album, Starrgirl. The performance marks a significant milestone for Afrobeats, a genre she describes as evolving and growing globally, and follows her recent record-breaking achievements, including becoming the first Nigerian woman to surpass one billion YouTube video views.

