{"id":238,"date":"2026-10-12T12:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/ayra-starr-headlines-nfl-halftime-show\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:32:03","slug":"ayra-starr-headlines-nfl-halftime-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/ayra-starr-headlines-nfl-halftime-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayra Starr headlines NFL halftime show"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

The Afrobeats star performed at the halftime show during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The \u201cCommas\u201d crooner opened her set with \u201cHeaven Baby\u201d before performing \u201cSanta\u201d, \u201cRush\u201d and \u201cDangerous\u201d, and concluding with a medley of \u201cHot Body\u201d and \u201cMs. Paper\u201d.<\/p>\n

She also highlighted the milestone in a post on her official X handle, describing herself as the \u201cfirst African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show.\u201d<\/p>\n

The performance formed part of the NFL\u2019s 2026 International Games, which feature regular-season matches played outside the United States.<\/p>\n

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayra Starr, who started her music career in 2020, has become a global Afrobeats phenomenon, taking over major international sports, festival, and concert stages.<\/p>\n

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She rose to prominence following the release of her debut album, \u201c19 & Dangerous,\u201d in 2021.<\/p>\n

Some of her hit songs include \u201cRush,\u201d \u201cBloody Samaritan\u201d and \u201cCommas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her performance at the London game further showcased the growing international reach of Afrobeats and Nigerian music.<\/p>\n

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