Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first major African artist to headline an halftime show when she performs at the 2026 NFL London Game on October 11.
She will perform during the Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium.
The performance will make a major milestone for the Nigerian singer and African music, as the NFL continues to expand its international games and bring leading artists from different regions to its halftime stage.
The NFL said Ayra Starr has become one of the defining voices of a new generation of global music from Africa. She has also earned two Grammy nominations, won a BET Award for Best International Act and performed at Glastonbury Festival.
She now joins Davido, Terms, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Rema on the list of Afrobeats artistes who have been booked to headline major events.
Ayra Starr described the London performance as a dream come true, saying she was excited to bring her music and her fans to the NFL’s global stage. The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium.
-9News Nigeria.
