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  "id": 13975942,
  "title": "Ayra Starr makes history as first African to headline halftime performance at NFL London Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ayra-starr-makes-history-as-first-african-to-headline-halftime",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:19:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ayra-starr-makes-history-as-first-african-to-headline-halftime-performance-at-nfl-london-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr shattered records on Sunday as she became the first African artiste to headline the halftime show at an NFL London Games. The 24-year-old vocalist graced the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during a showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars, captivating fans with a dynamic performance steeped in her signature energy, striking style, and captivating sound. Ayra Starr commenced her act with the track \"Heaven Baby,\" swiftly transitioning into a medley of fan favorites, including her chart-topper \"Rush,\" along with \"Santa,\" \"Dangerous,\" \"Hot Body,\" and \"Ms. Paper.\" Accompanied by an energetic troupe of dancers, the Afrobeats sensation transformed the halftime break into a vibrant celebration of African music, asserting her presence as one of the continent's most prominent contemporary music exports. The milestone appearance underscores the increasing visibility of African female artists on major global entertainment stages, with Ayra Starr's meteoric rise propelled by the international success of \"Rush\" and a series of releases that have firmly established her as a leading voice among the new generation of Afrobeats stars.",
  "summary": "Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr brought African music to the centre of the NFL spotlight on Sunday as she headlined the halftime show at the London Games in a milestone moment for the continent’s female artistes. The 24-year-old singer took over the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Ayra Starr brings Afrobeats to NFL London halftime show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ayra-starr-brings-afrobeats-to-nfl-london-halftime-show",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:10:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Ayra Starr headlines NFL halftime show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ayra-starr-headlines-nfl-halftime-show",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:23:01.000Z"
      }
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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."
}