Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has announced a 20-date world tour across Europe and North America in support of her third studio album, Starrgirl.
The tour announcement comes a day after the Afrobeats star made history as the first African artiste to headline the halftime show at an NFL international game. She performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Named after her latest album, the Starrgirl World Tour will take the singer across major cities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. The schedule features a European leg in January and February, followed by North American dates from March to April.
Ayra Starr begins tour in Germany
The tour will open on January 20 in Cologne, Germany. From there, Ayra Starr will perform in several European cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels.
The European leg will conclude in London on February 2. The run will give fans across the continent an opportunity to experience songs from Starrgirl alongside some of her earlier hits.
Following the European dates, the singer will begin the North American leg in Houston on March 18. She will perform in Dallas the following night before continuing to other cities across the United States.
The scheduled stops include Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Her New York-area date is set for March 28.
Ayra Starr will then travel to Canada for shows in Toronto on March 29 and Montreal on March 30. The tour will return to the United States for performances in Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver.
The singer is expected to conclude the tour in San Francisco on April 14.
Singer announces ticket sales details
Ayra Starr has also shared details about ticket sales for the upcoming tour. According to her announcement, presale begins on Wednesday, while general ticket sales open on Friday.
Fans can register through Live Nation, the tour’s promoter, using the link provided in her announcement.
The announcement is expected to generate interest among fans eager to see the singer perform tracks from her latest album live. However, fans should check the official ticketing platform for availability and further information about individual dates.
Ayra Starr makes history at NFL halftime show
The tour announcement follows a major milestone in Ayra Starr’s international career.
On Sunday, she became the first African artiste to headline a halftime show at an NFL international game. The performance took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
She opened her set with Heaven Baby before performing other songs, including Rush and Hot Body. The performance brought her music to a global sporting audience and added to her growing list of international achievements.
Since her debut in 2021, Ayra Starr has amassed more than seven billion global streams and one billion YouTube views, according to the figures provided in the tour announcement.
She has also received two Grammy nominations. Her song Rush earned a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category in 2024. In 2025, she received another nomination in the same category for Gimme Dat, her collaboration with Wizkid.
These achievements have strengthened her position among Nigerian artistes building international audiences for Afrobeats.
Ayra Starr hints at African dates in December
Although the announced schedule covers Europe and North America, Ayra Starr has also addressed her African fans.
The singer told them she would see them in December, hinting at possible appearances during the festive season. However, the published tour schedule does not include any African dates, and no specific locations have been announced.
Fans across the continent will therefore have to wait for further details about her December plans.
Starrgirl supports the global tour
The Starrgirl World Tour takes its name from Ayra Starr’s third studio album, which was released on August 14 through Mavin Records and Republic Records.
The album forms the centrepiece of the new tour, giving the singer an opportunity to bring its music to audiences across several international markets.
With 20 dates confirmed across Europe and North America, the tour marks another step in Ayra Starr’s expanding international career. Its announcement, coming so soon after her NFL halftime performance, places the singer’s latest achievements in the spotlight as she prepares for the next stage of her global journey.
