Ayra Starr Electrifies NFL Halftime Stage: Don't Miss the Performance!

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr made history on Sunday, October 11, 2026, becoming the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games Halftime Show. The momentous performance took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, drawing a crowd of 61,322 excited fans. This groundbreaking event marks another significant achievement for the artist, who first emerged onto the music scene with her debut EP, “Ayra Starr,” in 2021.

Ayra Starr’s performance introduced Afrobeats to American football fans on one of the NFL’s biggest international platforms. She opened her set with an emotional rendition of “Heaven Baby,” her fan-favorite collaboration with Zayn Malik, followed by a soulful delivery of her Grammy-nominated song, “Rush.” The set concluded with tracks from her latest album, “Starrgirl,” including “Dangerous,” “Hot Body,” and “Ms Paper.” Her dazzling stage presence not only brought pride to herself but also to her country and language.

For fans eager to watch this historic event, the NFL game featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off at 2:30 PM British Summer Time (BST), which corresponded to 2:30 PM West Africa Time (WAT). Viewers in the UK could tune in on ITV1 and Sky Sports NFL. Fans in Nigeria and other supported regions had access via DAZN’s NFL Game Pass, while those in the United States watched on FOX. The halftime performance occurred during the match, ensuring a wide audience for Ayra Starr's groundbreaking show.

This performance is a testament to Ayra Starr's growing international presence, adding to her list of global performances and continually finding new audiences for her distinctive music. It was a particularly exciting moment for Nigerian fans watching from home, witnessing one of their own take such a prominent stage at an international sporting event of this magnitude.