Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr shared the stage with British rock band Coldplay in a surprise performance during their Miami concert on Sunday night, July 27, 2025.
The crowd was treated to a high-energy live rendition of her hit single Hot Body, making the night even more memorable as global football icon Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were spotted in the audience.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the performance, an ecstatic Ayra Starr posted: “I just performed Hot Body on stage with Coldplay!! And Messi was in the audience.”
The collaboration marks yet another milestone in Ayra Starr’s rapidly rising international career, and adds to Coldplay’s growing tradition of spotlighting global talent during their world tour.
Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami, has been making appearances at major cultural events around the city, but his presence at the Coldplay concert, particularly during the performance of Ayra Starr, sparked excitement both online and among fans at the venue.
Social media has since been abuzz with reactions from fans celebrating the unexpected fusion of Afrobeats, rock, and football royalty under one roof.
Messi & his wife, Antonela at the Coldplay concert in Miami 🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/JmaJ9QTOdU
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 28, 2025
Messi was in the audience while Ayra Starr performed “Hot Body” tonight with Coldplay at their Miami show 🤩🔥 pic.twitter.com/J392Pk2sDQ
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 28, 2025
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