Ayra Starr Set to Make History as First Afrobeats Artist to Headline NFL Halftime Show

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr is taking Afrobeats to another major global stage as she prepares to make history with a headline performance at an NFL game in London.

The “Rush” hitmaker has been announced as the headline halftime performer for the 2026 NFL London Game, where the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Jacksonville Jaguars. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to take place on October 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with Ayra Starr set to light up the stadium during the halftime break.

The announcement marks another major milestone in the rapid global expansion of Afrobeats, with Ayra Starr becoming the first Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL game halftime show. The singer, who recently released her third studio album, Starrgirl, is expected to bring her energetic performance style and some of her biggest hits to the massive international audience.

Reacting to the announcement, Ayra Starr described the opportunity as a “dream come true”, expressing excitement about taking her music to the NFL stage. The NFL has also highlighted the singer’s impressive international achievements, including billions of global streams, over a billion YouTube views, Grammy nominations and a BET Award for Best International Act.

From dominating streaming charts to performing for audiences around the world, the Mavin Records star continues to prove that the “Sabi Girl” era has grown into a truly global movement.

And this time, Ayra Starr is taking Afrobeats to the NFL.