As the NFL's 2026 international slate rolls on, another halftime performer will take the stage.

After The Jonas Brothers performed in Australia, Ricky Martin performed in Rio and more, now, at the break of Eagles vs. Jaguars in London, it will be Ayra Starr putting on a show for fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

During a big-time matchup between Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts, Starr will be taking her talents to the NFL stage.

Here's what to know about Starr before she performs in London.

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Who is Ayra Starr?

Starr is a 24-year-old Beninese-Nigerian singer and songwriter who has been one of the top pop artists from Africa in recent years. With over seven billion global streams and one billion YouTube views since her debut in 2021, Starr is also a two-time Grammy nominee for Best African Music Performance. 

“I am so excited to perform at the NFL halftime show in London,” Starr said in a statement about her London performance. “London is one of my favorite places in the world and to bring Starrgirl to the NFL global stage is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to see you guys there!”

In August, Starr released her third studio album, "Starrgirl." She is also a former BET Award winner for Best International Act.

“The NFL London games are the foundation of everything we have built internationally, and the halftime show has become one of the biggest moments which makes these events so special, NFL senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment Tim Tubito said in a release. “London is one of the most influential music cities in the world, and African music has been at the center of that conversation for years now. Ayra Starr is a generational talent with a real connection to fans in this market, and building on the halftime shows we have staged in London in recent seasons, she is the right artist to carry that momentum forward. We look forward to collaborating with her on a performance that captures the energy that matches the moment.”

Ayra Starr songs, lyrics

Starr's most-streamed song on Spotify is "Santa," which has been played over 945 million times on the platform.

Another of her big hits, though, is "Rush," which earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance.

Here are the lyrics to "Rush," which was released in 2022.

Oh (Vibez)
Ta-ta-ri
Ta-ta-ri-pa, ta-ta-ri
Ta-ta-ri-pa, ta-ta-ri, pa

Sabi girl no dey too like talk
Animals dey in human form
Padi man, nobody like work
But you must hustle if you wan chop
E no finish, dem wan fight us
If dem dey run, dem no fit catch up
I no dey form say I too righteous
No come dey form say you too like us

Me no get the time for the hate and the bad energy
Got my mind on my money
Make you dance like Poco Lee
Steady green like broccoli
Steady on my grind, no wan hear what they wan telly me
Kudi na my fantasy
Dem wan dey check if my tap e no rush

But e dey rush
E dey rush wеll well, e be much
Na God dеy make my tap, e dey rush (Mm)
The kind money we touch, yeah
E dey rush
E dey rush well well, e be much
No be hype, everybody dey crush
There's no dulling with us (There's no dulling with us)

Pa-pa-ri
Ta-ta-ri-pa, pa-pa-ri (Yeah)
Ta-ta-ri-pa, pa-pa-ri-pa
Ta-ra-pa-pa-ri-pa

Jọ́ fun mi japata I dey go Ghana (Yeah)
You never touch, you dey form papas (Yeah)
Which kind money we never see before?
Kosi elomi, gat me feeling I'm the one
Aje, aje, aje, can never take my cake away, aje
You can't count my grace
I just dey my lane, my lane

Me no get the time for the hate and the bad energy
Got my mind on my money
Make you dance like Poco Lee
Steady green like broccoli
Steady on my grind, no wan hear what they wan telly me
Kudi na my fantasy
Dem wan dey check if my tap e no rush

But e dey rush
E dey rush well well, e be much
Na God dey make my tap, e dey rush
The kind money we touch, yeah
E dey rush
E dey rush well well, e be much
No be hype, everybody dey crush
There's no dulling with us (There's no dulling with us)

'Cause e dey rush
E dey rush well well, e be much
Na God dey make my tap, e dey rush
The kind money we touch
E dey rush
E dey rush well well, e be much
No be hype, everybody dey crush
There's no dulling with us (There's no dulling)

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Mm, ahh