{
  "id": 13704252,
  "title": "Ayra Starr to make history as first African artist to headline NFL international game halftime show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ayra-starr-to-make-history-as-first-african-artist-to-headline-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ayra-starr-to-make-history-as-first-african-artist-to-headline-nfl-international-game-halftime-show/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr is poised to make history as the first African artist to headline an NFL international game's halftime show. The Nigerian musician will take the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Starr emphasized the significance of her performance, stating that it serves as a representation of her culture and the people who enjoy her music. Although she declined to share specific details about her halftime performance, she did confirm that it will include tracks from her recently released studio album, Starrgirl. The 24-year-old has already achieved considerable success, notably becoming the first African woman to win the best international act award at the Mobo Awards and the first Nigerian artist to achieve over one billion YouTube views. Before her meteoric rise to fame, Starr completed a degree in political sciences and international relations, which she believes has shaped her outspoken advocacy for women's rights, equality, and children's welfare. The Afrobeats genre, originating in West Africa, has experienced a significant surge in popularity, with Starr and other artists such as Wizkid and Burna Boy leading the charge. Starr expressed her excitement about becoming one of the leading figures in the genre she grew up loving, noting that the genre is evolving rapidly and gaining global recognition.",
  "summary": "Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has already broken numerous records, and her NFL half-time performance this weekend is set to level up her list again. The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline one of the American football league’s international games when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "NFL London Game Halftime Show 2026: Here’s Where to Watch Perform Ayra Starr Live Online Free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nfl-london-game-halftime-show-2026-heres-where-to-watch-perform-ayra",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}