Ayra Star Set To Make NFL History As First African Ever To
Nigerian Afrobeats & Afropop sensation Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first African artiste to headline an NFL international halftime show, marking another major milestone for the fast-rising global star and African music.
The NFL announced on Thursday that the Heaven Baby hitmaker will take centre stage at the 2026 NFL London Games on October 11, performing during the highly anticipated clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Making the announcement on X, the NFL described Ayra Starr as a “Global Afrobeats superstar” and confirmed that she will headline the halftime entertainment for the London showdown.
For Ayra Starr, this is more than just another performance. It is a history-making moment that puts her name alongside some of the biggest African music stars who have taken Afrobeats to major international sporting platforms.
She now joins an impressive league of Afrobeats heavyweights including Davido, Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Rema, who have all been featured at major sporting events around the world.
From Lagos to London, Ayra Starr is proving once again that the Afrobeats wave is showing no signs of slowing down — and this time, she’s bringing the whole world to its feet on an NFL stage.
