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Ayra Starr to become first Afrobeats artist to headline NFL International Game halftime show
The Nigerian singer will perform during the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars match in London on October 11.
The short version
- Ayra Starr has been selected to perform at the NFL London Game halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11.
- She will be the first Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL International Game halftime show.
- The show will be broadcast free to air in the UK on Channel 5 and Sky Sports as part of seven international halftime performances this season.
Key facts
- Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show during the Philadelphia Eagles versus Jacksonville Jaguars game on October 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.[Billboard]
- The performance marks the first time an Afrobeats artist will headline an NFL International Game halftime show.[Billboard]
- The performance will be broadcast on Channel 5 and Sky Sports as part of seven international halftime shows presented by American Express during the season.[Billboard]
- Other announced performers for the NFL's international series include the Jonas Brothers in Melbourne, Australia, and Ricky Martin alongside Pedro Sampaio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- The halftime performer for the October 4 game in London between the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders has not yet been announced.[Billboard]