Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, known as Ayra Starr, has made history as the first African artist to headline a National Football League (NFL) International Games halftime show.
The Afrobeats star performed during the halftime show at the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday.
Ayra opened her set with “Heaven Baby” and later performed “Santa,” “Rush,” and “Dangerous.” She wrapped up her performance with a medley of “Hot Body” and “Ms. Paper.”
She celebrated this achievement in a post on her official X account, calling herself the “first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show.”
This performance was part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games, which include regular-season matches played outside the United States.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayra Starr began her music career in 2020 and has quickly become a global Afrobeats star, taking her talents to major international sports, festivals, and concert stages.
She gained attention after releasing her debut album, “19 & Dangerous,” in 2021. Some of her popular songs include “Rush,” “Bloody Samaritan,” and “Commas.”
Her performance at the London game highlighted the growing popularity of Afrobeats and Nigerian music worldwide.
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