Also known as: Global Afrobeats superstar · Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe
Nigerian Afrobeats singer set to headline 2026 NFL London halftime show, making her the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show.
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Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has said that Nigeria’s unstable electricity supply negatively impacted her childhood. …
Poor electricity in Nigeria affected my growth – Ayra StarrNigerian singer Ayra Starr said she would break up with a partner if she developed attraction to someone she considered more attractive, rather than dating both simultaneously. She also advised people to maintain friendships while in relationships and not isolate from friends.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr said she would break up with a partner if she developed attraction to someone she considered more attractive, rather than dating both simultaneously. She also advised people to maintain friendships while in relationships and not isolate from friends.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr said she would end a serious relationship if she found someone else more attractive, rather than pursue both simultaneously. She also advised fans not to abandon friendships when in a relationship and stressed the importance of balance between romantic and platonic relationships.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Afropop star Mr Eazi has released a new single "Comfort" featuring Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY, produced by Nigerian hitmaker Ragee. The track blends Afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B, continuing Mr Eazi's signature Banku Music sound.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games on October 11, making her the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has rejected claims that she does not collaborate with female musicians, stating that her catalogue includes work with artists such as Waje, Simi, Efya, Becca, and Ayra Starr. She attributed the perception of limited female collaborations to insufficient promotion of those records compared to her songs with male artistes.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo from Benin has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring her four-decade career blending African sounds with funk, jazz and pop for global audiences.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr underwent major surgery two weeks before releasing her album Starrgirl and returned to performing within days, telling the Today show: "I'm healing. I have strength today."
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The first trailer for the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone features Cynthia Erivo, Damson Idris, and Lashana Lynch. The film follows Zélie Adebola as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha and is set for release in January 2027.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian stars Gyakie and Amaarae have secured positions among the top ten most successful African female artistes according to Tanzania Charts, backed by millions of streams on platforms like Spotify alongside peers such as Nigeria's Tems and Ayra Starr. Amaarae's sophomore album Fountain Baby has surpassed 1 billion streams, while Gyakie's breakthrough single "Forever" earned over 150 million streams and double-platinum certifications in South Africa.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has said Nigeria's unstable electricity supply negatively impacted her childhood, affecting her education, career development, and family's livelihood. Speaking at the Global Citizen NOW event in New York, she appealed to African leaders to address the continent's electricity challenges.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →