Ayra Starr Lights Up Coldplay’s Music of The Spheres Tour with Live Performance of Gimme Dat in Hull
Afropop sensation Ayra Starr continues to showcase her global star power, this time sharing the stage with Coldplay during their Music of The Spheres world tour stop in Hull, UK. The Grammy-nominated singer stunned the crowd with an electrifying live performance of her track Gimme Dat, bringing Afrobeats energy to one of the world’s biggest pop-rock tours.
Ayra Starr, who has been steadily carving her place as one of the leading voices of the new Afrobeats generation, didn’t just perform — she owned the stage. Her charisma, vocal strength, and high-energy delivery had the entire stadium vibing along, blending seamlessly with Coldplay’s vibrant, arena-filling production.
The collaboration highlights just how far Nigerian music has come, as Afrobeats continues to cross borders and dominate global stages. For Ayra Starr, performing alongside a legendary band like Coldplay is another career-defining moment, adding to her growing list of international accolades.
Ayra Starr performing ‘Gimme Dat’ at Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour, Hull Night 1. 🇬🇧🌟 pic.twitter.com/H5KDnQzh4q
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Fans in attendance described the performance as “electric,” with many taking to social media to celebrate the fusion of Coldplay’s stadium-ready sound and Ayra Starr’s Afrobeats fire.
With The Year I Turned 21 album and new single, Hot Body, still making waves and a global tour on the horizon, Ayra Starr’s star continues to rise — and moments like these prove she’s not just the Celestial Being for Afrobeats, but a global force shaping the future of music.
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