Brief

Ayra Starr to headline NFL London game, first African artist in slot

Ayra Starr says her historic halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will showcase African culture.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:10:46 GMT

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr will become the first African artist to headline an NFL halftime show when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, BBC Newsbeat reports.

Starr told the outlet the performance is "a message" and stressed the importance of representing culture, adding that artists "speak for the culture and the people that listen to us." She confirmed the set will include tracks from her August‑released album Starrgirl and said rehearsals are under way.

The NFL has previously highlighted Latin American talent, with Bad Bunny performing entirely in Spanish at the Super Bowl earlier this year.

Key facts

• Ayra Starr will headline the NFL halftime show in London on Sunday. (bbc.co.uk)
• The game is between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (bbc.co.uk)
• Starr said the performance is a message and will feature songs from her album Starrgirl. (bbc.co.uk)

Sources

• [1] bbc.co.uk — originally reported as “Ayra Starr on her NFL history-making half-time show”