Asake, Ayra Starr To Light Up New York’s Summer Jam Festival With Star-Studded Performances

Nigerian musicians Asake and Ayra Starr are set to take centre stage at the 2025 Summer Jam Festival in New York. The highly anticipated concert, hosted by HOT 97, will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 20, 2025.

Summer Jam has long been a hip-hop and urban music culture staple, attracting top artists and thousands of fans annually. This year’s lineup is nothing short of electrifying, featuring not just Asake and Ayra Starr but also A Boogie, Gunna, GloRilla, Muni Long, and an exceptional performance by Ja Rule and Friends in tribute to Irv Gotti. Other must-watch acts include Kash Doll, Bobby Konders & Jabba featuring Masicka, Jim Jones & Friends, Cash Cobain, and 41 (Kyle Rich, Jenn Carter, Tata).

For Asake and Ayra Starr, this performance marks another major milestone in their careers. Asake is coming off a stellar start to 2025, having recently secured his second Grammy nomination at the 67th Grammy Awards. He also bagged six nominations at the upcoming 17th Headies Awards, where he’s eyeing another Album of the Year win on April 27.

Ayra Starr is also making waves in the industry, with eight nominations at the 17th Headies, including prestigious categories like Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Female Vocal Performance. Known for her energetic stage presence and powerful vocals, her performance at Summer Jam is expected to be one of the night’s highlights.

With a diverse mix of talent and a promise of unforgettable performances, Summer Jam 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest music events of the year. Fans worldwide are already counting down to the moment these stars take over the stage in New Jersey.

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