Nigerian music sensations Asake and Ayra Starr have been announced as headliners for Summer Jam 2025, one of the most anticipated hip-hop concerts of the year, organized by HOT 97, New York’s leading hip-hop radio station.
The duo will grace the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on June 20, 2025, alongside an exciting lineup of global superstars.
Star-Studded Lineup
This year’s Summer Jam will feature performances from:
- A Boogie
- Gunna
- GloRilla
- Muni Long
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Ja Rule & Friends (A Tribute to Irv Gotti)
- Kash Doll, Bobby Konders & Jabba ft. Masicka, Jim Jones & Friends, Cash Cobain, 41 (Kyle Rich, Jenn Carter, Tata), and more
A Big Moment for Afrobeats
The inclusion of Asake and Ayra Starr further cements Afrobeats’ global dominance. Speaking about the event, Shelby Joyner, Founder of SJ Presents and President of The Black Promoters Collective, described it as a major cultural moment:
“Summer Jam is the pinnacle of Hip Hop culture, and we’re honored to bring this electrifying experience to fans once again. This year’s lineup is a testament to the genre’s evolution, featuring both chart-topping superstars and rising talent who are shaping the future of Hip Hop.”
Asake’s Eventful 2025
This marks another major festival for Asake, who was recently announced as a headliner for France’s Yardland Festival. He will share the stage with global artists like Latto, Hamza, and Tiakola.
Asake is also having an impressive awards season:
- Two Grammy nominations at the 67th Grammys
- Six nominations at the 17th Headies, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year
- Aiming for his second consecutive Album of the Year win at the Headies on April 27th
With these back-to-back milestones, 2025 is shaping up to be another monumental year for the Nigerian superstar.
