Ayra Starr Performs Three Hits at NFL London Halftime Show

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr brought three of her songs to the halftime stage during the NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11, 2026. The performance took place at the Northumberland Development Project, where Starr appeared in a purple corseted top and black skirt. According to The Big Lead, Starr performed Rush, Hot Body and Heaven Baby for the crowd.

Video clips circulated online after the show, giving viewers access to portions of the performance despite its absence from the NFL Network broadcast. Footage shared by fans included clips from the NFL+ app and other broadcasts. Posts featuring individual performances of all three songs appeared on social media on October 11, 2026.

The circulating clips documented Starr's performance of Hot Body, Heaven Baby and Rush, while images also highlighted her stage outfit. The online posts allowed fans to see parts of the halftime entertainment that were not shown on the NFL Network.

Starr's Grammy recognition includes two nominations in the Best African Music Performance category, according to The Big Lead. Her first nomination came in 2024 for Rush, while her second followed in 2026 for Gimme Dat, a collaboration with Wizkid. The nominations recognize both her solo work and her collaboration with another prominent Nigerian music artist. Rush was the song associated with her first nomination, while Gimme Dat earned recognition four years later.

Starr is part of a wider group of Afrobeats performers whose music has gained a growing audience in the United States. The Big Lead also identified Burna Boy, Tems and Wizkid among the artists contributing to the genre's expanding presence in the country.