Ayra Starr Makes History in London as First African to Headline NFL Halftime Show
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has made history as the first African artiste to headline a halftime show at an NFL International Game. She performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday during the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.
The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, opened her set with “Heaven Baby” before performing popular songs including “Rush,” “Hot Body” and “Dangerous.” Her appearance marked another milestone in her growing international career and brought Nigerian music to a global sporting audience.
The performance sparked excitement on social media, with fans praising her delivery and celebrating the achievement. Some supporters have already called for her to perform at the Super Bowl, the NFL’s biggest annual event.
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