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 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday.
The “Commas” crooner opened her set with “Heaven Baby” before performing “Santa”, “Rush” and “Dangerous”. She concluded 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 formed part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games, which feature regular-season matches played outside the United States.
Ayra Starr, who began her music career in 2020, 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 game further highlighted the growing international reach of Afrobeats and Nigerian music.
