Nigerian-Beninese Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has made history as the first African artist to headline the halftime show of an NFL international game.
The singer took the global stage on Sunday, October 11, during the National Football League (NFL) matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom.
Her performance formed part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games programme, which features seven halftime shows across seven countries and four continents, marking the league’s most international season to date.
Ahead of the performance, Ayra Starr told BBC Newsbeat that the opportunity was significant because artists have a responsibility to represent their culture and the people who listen to their music. She also confirmed that her set would include songs from her third studio album, Starrgirl, released in August 2026.
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