Ayra Starr headlines NFL London halftime show

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr became the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show during a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Performing at the Northumberland Development Project, the Grammy-nominated artist played hits including ‘Rush’, ‘Hot Body’, and ‘Heaven Baby’.

Starr, who has received two Grammy Award nominations in the Best African Music Performance category, described the performance as a message for her culture. The halftime set featured tracks from her recent studio album, ‘Starrgirl’. The NFL continues to utilize musical performances at its international fixtures to engage global audiences.