Ayra Starr Set to Bring Global Afrobeats Energy to NFL London Halftime Show
Ayra Starr will bring her star power to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the headliner for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11.
The performance is part of a record seven halftime shows presented by American Express across the NFL's 2026 International Games, spanning seven countries and four continents.
Ayra Starr has gained massive global recognition since her debut in 2021, with over seven billion streams and one billion YouTube views. The Beninese-Nigerian singer-songwriter is a two-time GRAMMY nominee for Best African Music Performance and a BET Award winner for Best International Act.
Her latest album, Starrgirl, features collaborations with ZAYN, Leon Thomas, and Wizkid and arrived on August 14 through Mavin Records/Republic Records. The NFL's senior director of global game presentation, music, and entertainment, Tim Tubito, praised Ayra Starr as a 'generational talent' who will carry momentum forward in the influential music city.