Nigerian singer Ayra Starr brought the sounds of Afrobeats to the international stage on Sunday, October 11, with an electrifying halftime performance at the NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The singer performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, entertaining the crowd with a selection of songs from her growing music catalogue.
She opened her set with “Heaven Baby” before moving on to “Santa,” “Hot Body,” “Rush” and “Dangerous,” giving fans a taste of her blend of Afrobeats, pop and R&B.
The performance also featured music from her third studio album, Starrgirl, released in August 2026.
Ayra Starr’s appearance formed part of the NFL’s expanded international entertainment programme for the 2026 season, which features seven halftime shows across international games in seven countries and four continents.
Her performance offered another opportunity to introduce African music to a wider international audience, as Afrobeats continues to gain visibility across major entertainment and sporting platforms.
The appearance adds to the singer’s growing list of international milestones as she builds her profile beyond Africa and strengthens her position among Nigerian artistes making their mark on the global music scene.
