Nigerian music icon Ayra Starr gave a spectacular performance at Coldplays Toronto show solidifying her position on the international scene. She delighted a crowded stadium with live performances of her breakthrough hit Away and fan favorite song Woman Commando and the British band was joined on stage by Mavin Records at the storied Rogers Centre. Ayra Starr made an elegant and electrifying entrance as the opening notes of Away reverberated throughout the arena.

The audience many of whom were seeing her music live for the first time was immediately captivated by her sincere vocals and captivating stage presence. It was a pivotal moment that demonstrated not only her skill but also Afropops expanding impact on the biggest stages in the world. Ayra Starr added to the nights enchantment by performing Woman Commando a song that has received widespread praise for its audacious lyrics and sound that defies genre boundaries. With the help of Coldplays distinctively evocative live instrumentation both songs gained new life and evolved from beloved Afro-fusion tunes into stadium hits. The bands top-notch production and Ayra Starrs soulful Nigerian vocals blended seamlessly to create a genre-bending boundary-pushing experience that the audience would remember for a long time. She stayed loyal to her roots throughout her set bringing the distinct energy of Lagos to her performance.

At Coldplays performance Ayra Starr epitomized the essence of contemporary African music that is making waves well beyond the continent with her expressive delivery eye-catching stage presence and sincere connection with the audience. This historic appearance is just one more high point in Ayra Starrs quickly advancing global career. Woman Commandos performance of Away the song that brought her to prominence on such a large stage felt like a symbolic full-circle moment a celebration of her progress and a daring declaration about the direction Afropop is taking. The unstoppable rise of Afropop on the biggest stages in the world was signaled by Ayra Starrs performance which was more than just a guest appearance.