Ayra Starr has set the internet alight this week with the official music video for "Heaven Baby," her much-anticipated collaboration with ZAYN. Directed by Earthboi and released in early October 2026, the visual finds the pair wandering an empty venue as the piano-led ballad unfolds — a tender portrait of deep devotion and vulnerability that fans have had on repeat ever since.
The numbers are staggering. "Heaven Baby" has already amassed 43.2 million global streams, passed 20 million Spotify streams, and — according to reports — topped Shazam's Global Viral chart in its first week, while debuting at No. 1 on the UK Official British Asian Music Chart. And the timing could not be bigger: tomorrow, October 11, 2026, Ayra Starr headlines the halftime show at the NFL London Game, becoming the first African artist ever to headline an NFL halftime show.
Image: Capital FM Kenya via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Heaven Baby: Video and Streaming Facts
"Heaven Baby" is a standout from Starrgirl, Ayra Starr's third studio album, released on August 14, 2026 via Mavin Records and Republic Records. The duet pairs her with ZAYN — whose full story you can read in our ZAYN biography — and continues a run of cross-continental hits for the Mavin star.
The 16-track Starrgirl features collaborations with Wizkid, Rema, Leon Thomas, Danny Ocean, kwn and Theodora, and it has been a chart force in its own right: No. 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart, No. 2 in Nigeria, No. 2 on the Spotify Top Albums Global chart, and No. 1 on Apple Music in 15 countries.
The Historic NFL London Halftime Show
Tomorrow's halftime performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — where the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL London Game on October 11, 2026 — is a genuine milestone. Ayra Starr will become the first African artist ever to headline an NFL halftime show, a booking that underlines just how far Afrobeats has travelled on the world stage.
If you are catching up on the week's biggest releases, do not miss our recent album coverage, including FOLA's '9' album and Tinashe's Popstar album.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official music video for "Heaven Baby" below, via AyraStarrVEVO:
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Heaven Baby video released?
The official music video, directed by Earthboi, premiered in early October 2026 (reported on October 5).
How many streams does the song have?
The song has 43.2 million global streams to date, including more than 20 million on Spotify.
Which album is Heaven Baby from?
"Heaven Baby" is from Starrgirl, Ayra Starr's third studio album, released on August 14, 2026 via Mavin and Republic Records.
Why is the NFL London halftime show historic?
When she takes the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026, Ayra Starr becomes the first African artist ever to headline an NFL halftime show.
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