Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first African artiste to headline an NFL international halftime show.

The NFL announced on Thursday that the ‘Heaven Baby’ crooner would headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11.

“Global Afrobeats superstar @ayrastarr will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL London Game on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!” the NFL announced via its X handle on Thursday.

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first African artiste to headline an NFL international halftime show.

The NFL announced on Thursday that the ‘Heaven Baby’ crooner would headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11.

“Global Afrobeats superstar @ayrastarr will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL London Game on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!” the NFL announced via its X handle on Thursday.