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Ayra Starr Unveils 20-City ‘Starrgirl’ World Tour

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October 13, 2026

Ayra Starr announces a 20-city world tour for her album Starrgirl, with dates across Europe and North America from January to April 2027

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has announced a 20-city world tour in support of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with performances scheduled across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada between January and April 2027.

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The singer announced the tour in an Instagram post, sharing the title, Starrgirl World Tour, and adding a message for her African fans: “Africa, I’ll see y’all in December.”

According to details published on her official website, the tour will begin on January 20, 2027, in Cologne, Germany, before moving through several major European cities.

The European leg will include Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels, with the singer scheduled to perform in London on February 2.

The tour will then resume in North America on March 18, beginning in Houston, Texas, before continuing to Dallas, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn.

Other scheduled stops include Toronto and Montreal in Canada, followed by Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver. The tour is expected to conclude on April 14 in San Francisco, California.

The tour will support Starrgirl, a 16-track album released on August 14 through Mavin Records and Republic Records.

The project features collaborations with international and Nigerian music stars, including ZAYN, Leon Thomas, Wizkid, Rema, kwn, Danny Ocean and Theodora.

According to tour promoter Live Nation, the album debuted at number two on Spotify’s Global Top Albums Chart, recording 3.9 million streams on its first full day.

The streaming performance adds to the growing international visibility of the singer, who has continued to expand her audience beyond Nigeria and the wider African music market.

The tour announcement comes days after Ayra Starr performed during the halftime show at the NFL International Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 11, 2026.

The performance marked another prominent international appearance for the singer as Nigerian music continues to gain recognition on major global platforms.

With dates spanning multiple cities across Europe and North America, the Starrgirl World Tour is set to give fans an opportunity to experience the album live.

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Her promise to return to Africa in December has also raised expectations among fans on the continent, although further details of the African performances were not included in the announcement.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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2 days ago

November 2, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.