Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has etched her name in history as the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) halftime show.
The Grammy-nominated singer headlined the halftime entertainment on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the Week Five game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Starr delivered an electrifying performance that blended soulful vocals with strong stage presence, performing a medley of her biggest hits including ‘Heaven Baby,’ ‘Santa,’ ‘Rush,’ ‘Hot Body,’ and ‘Dangerous,’ alongside songs from her latest project, ‘Starrgirl.’
Born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr first gained global attention in 2021 with her breakout single ‘Bloody Samaritan’.
Since then, she has become one of Africa’s most celebrated music exports, with multiple awards and international nominations.
Her discography includes her acclaimed debut album ‘19 & Dangerous’ (2021) and its follow-up ‘The Year I Turned 21’ (2024), before her recently released third album ‘Starrgirl’.
The Nation
