Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr delivered one of the most memorable performances of her career on Sunday night when she joined British band Coldplay live on stage at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The concert was part of the band’s ongoing Music of the Spheres world tour.
Midway through the show, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin introduced Ayra as a surprise guest. Together, they performed their collaborative single Good Feelings and Ayra’s latest solo track Hot Body to thunderous applause from the audience.
What made the night even more special for the singer was the presence of football icon Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo in the crowd. The couple’s appearance was captured on the stadium’s big screen, prompting loud cheers and excitement from fans across the venue.
Shortly after the performance, Ayra took to social media to express her joy. She shared how surreal it felt to sing alongside Coldplay while knowing Messi was watching. In her words, “I just performed Hot Body on stage with Coldplay!! And Messi was in the audience.”
The moment quickly gained attention online, with fans celebrating the rising Nigerian star’s growing international recognition. Ayra Starr, who has steadily built a global fanbase through her unique sound and energetic performances, continues to reach new heights in her career.
Her appearance in Miami is not just another performance. It reflects the growing influence of African artists in the global music scene. Sharing the stage with Coldplay and performing in front of one of the greatest athletes of all time is a moment that reinforces Ayra’s position as one of the most exciting voices in modern Afrobeats.