Ayra Starr Shines at Coldplay Concert in Miami, Performs Before Lionel Messi.
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr had a career-defining moment on Sunday night as she performed at Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ world tour in Miami in front of a packed stadium that included football icon Lionel Messi.
The event, held at the Hard Rock Stadium on July 27, saw thousands of fans in attendance. Midway through the show, Coldplay surprised the crowd by bringing out Ayra Starr as a guest artist. She joined lead vocalist Chris Martin on stage to deliver an electrifying performance of their collaborative song “Good Feelings”, along with her latest single “Hot Body.”
The crowd erupted when Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo were shown on the stadium’s giant screen, highlighting their presence in the audience.
After the show, Ayra Starr took to her social media to celebrate the moment, writing:
“I just performed Hot Body on stage with Coldplay!! And Messi was in the audience 😭😭 a dream come true.”
The rising star’s performance has since drawn praise from fans and music lovers across the globe, marking a major milestone in her international career.


