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  • Ayra Starr moves London show from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand

    Ayra Starr moves London show from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand

    Ayra Starr has moved her London show on the Starrgirl World Tour from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand.

    The original venue, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, has a capacity of approximately 2,000, while O2 Academy Brixton can accommodate around 4,900 people. The move increases the venue’s capacity by nearly 3,000, following complaints from fans who questioned whether the original location could accommodate demand for the show.

    Before the change, reports indicated that more than 11,000 people were in the presale queue for the London date, prompting fans to call for a larger venue or an additional show.

    The London concert is scheduled for February 2, 2027, as part of the Starrgirl World Tour. Announced on October 12, the tour will begin in Cologne, Germany, on January 20 before continuing across Europe and the UK. The North American leg is scheduled to begin in Houston on March 18.

    The tour supports Ayra Starr’s third studio album, Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026.

  • Ayra Starr submits Zayn collaboration “Heaven Baby” for 2027 Grammys

    Ayra Starr submits Zayn collaboration “Heaven Baby” for 2027 Grammys

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has submitted her collaboration with Zayn, “Heaven Baby,” for consideration in three categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a list published by The Grammy Guru and reported by Showbiz by PS.

    Ayra Starr and ZAYN/ Heaven Baby Music Video

    “Heaven Baby,” which appears on Ayra Starr’s third studio album, Starrgirl, is submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The song was released in August 2026.

    Ayra Starr’s other submissions include Starrgirl for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover. “Who’s Dat Girl” featuring Rema is listed for Best Global Music Performance, while “Ms. Paper” featuring Theodora, “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)” featuring Angélique Kidjo, “Le Show” featuring Davido and French Montana, and “Show Me” featuring Latto are submitted for Best African Music Performance.

    Ayra Starr and ZAYN/ Heaven Baby Music Video

    Her remaining entries are “Tornado” for Best Music Video and “Wo Man – Edit” featuring Peggy Gou for Best Dance Pop Recording.

    The submissions are for consideration and do not guarantee nominations. First-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with nominees for the 2027 Grammy Awards scheduled to be announced on November 16. The ceremony will take place on February 7, 2027.

  • Ayra Starr announces Starrgirl World Tour across Africa, Europe and North America

    Ayra Starr announces Starrgirl World Tour across Africa, Europe and North America

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has announced the Starrgirl World Tour, with shows planned across Africa, Europe and North America between December 2026 and April 2027. The tour follows the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, which arrived in August 2026 through Mavin Records and Republic Records.

    The announced itinerary begins in Africa in December before moving to Europe in January 2027. The European and UK leg is scheduled to open in Cologne, Germany, on January 20, with further stops listed for Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich, Brussels and London before concluding on February 2.

    Ayra is then scheduled to begin the North American leg on March 18 in Houston, Texas. Other listed cities include Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and San Francisco, where the run is expected to end on April 14.

    Ticketmaster has listed a Brussels date for January 31, 2027, under the tour name “Starr Girl Tour,” with Live Nation Belgium named as promoter.

    The tour extends the Starrgirl era, following an album featuring collaborations with ZAYN, Wizkid, Rema, Leon Thomas, kwn, Danny Ocean and Theodora.

  • Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to perform at NFL halftime show in London

    Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to perform at NFL halftime show in London

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history as the first African artist to perform at the NFL halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 11, 2026.


    Her set included “Heaven Baby,” “Santa,” “Dangerous,” “Hot Body,” “Ms. Paper” and “Rush.” She performed “Santa” and “Dangerous” in one medley and “Hot Body” and “Ms. Paper” in another.


    The performance took place during the NFL London game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.

  • Angélique Kidjo submits “Aye Kan” featuring Ayra Starr for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Angélique Kidjo submits “Aye Kan” featuring Ayra Starr for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Angélique Kidjo has submitted “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)”, featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, for consideration in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

    The song appears on Kidjo’s album “HOPE!!”, released in April 2026. It explores the importance of communication and understanding, with Ayra Starr contributing vocals to the track.

    Kidjo has also submitted “HOPE!!” for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album consideration. Her song “BANDO” is listed for consideration in Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Global Music Performance and Best Music Video.

    Kidjo has won five Grammy Awards and received 16 nominations throughout her career, according to the Recording Academy. Her wins include Best Global Music Album for “Mother Nature” at the 2022 ceremony.

    Ayra Starr has received two Grammy nominations to date, both in the Best African Music Performance category: “Rush” in 2024 and “Gimme Dat”, her collaboration with Wizkid, in 2026. She has yet to win a Grammy.

    Submissions are entries put forward for consideration and do not guarantee a nomination. The Recording Academy has not yet announced the final nominees for the 2027 awards.