Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy and Colombian global music icon Shakira shared a celebratory moment after their official FIFA World Cup 2026 song, "Dai Dai," climbed to the top of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. A video circulating online shows Burna Boy warmly hugging and lifting Shakira as the pair marked the song's latest milestone ahead of the FIFA World Cup final.
Released in May as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, "Dai Dai" blends Afrobeats and Latin pop, bringing together the distinctive musical styles of both award-winning artists. The song has gained widespread international attention throughout the tournament and has become one of the standout tracks associated with this year's competition.
The celebration comes just days before Burna Boy and Shakira are scheduled to reunite on stage for the historic halftime show during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. The performance will form part of FIFA's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime entertainment, featuring an international lineup of artists in one of the tournament's biggest spectacles.
Burna Boy's appearance at the World Cup final further highlights the growing global influence of Afrobeats, while Shakira continues to strengthen her long-standing association with FIFA after delivering some of football's most memorable tournament anthems. Their collaboration on "Dai Dai" marks another milestone in the fusion of African and Latin music on the world stage.
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