Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has become the first African artiste to headline a National Football League, NFL International Games halftime show.
The Afrobeats star performed during the halftime break of the NFL clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday.
The “Commas” crooner opened her performance with “Heaven Baby” before entertaining fans with “Santa”, “Rush” and “Dangerous”. She concluded her set with a medley of “Hot Body” and “Ms. Paper”.
Ayra Starr also celebrated the milestone in a post on her official X handle, describing herself as the “first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show”.
The performance was part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games, which feature regular-season matches played outside the United States.
According to the report, Ayra Starr, who began her music career in 2020, has emerged as a global Afrobeats sensation, performing on major international sports, festival and concert stages.
She rose to prominence following the release of her debut album, 19 & Dangerous, in 2021.
Some of her hit songs include “Rush”, “Bloody Samaritan” and “Commas”.
Her performance at the London fixture further highlighted the growing global influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music.
(NAN)
