Burna Boy, Shakira Team Up For 2026 World Cup Official Track
Grammy Award winner Burna Boy has been officially confirmed as a featured artiste on “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The groundbreaking collaboration will see the Nigerian music superstar perform alongside Colombian pop icon Shakira on the tournament anthem.
Shakira made the announcement herself, revealing that she will co-perform the track with Burna Boy. The song is scheduled for official release on May 14, 2026, just weeks before the tournament kicks off.
The partnership represents a significant moment for African music on the global stage and reinforces Nigeria’s growing presence in international sporting events. It continues a pattern that has seen Nigerian artistes increasingly featured in major FIFA World Cup soundtracks, underscoring Afrobeats’ expanding influence worldwide.
In 2022, Nigerian artiste Davido secured a spot on the official World Cup anthem “Hayya Hayya (Better Together),” demonstrating that opportunities for African musicians at FIFA’s marquee events are becoming more consistent. Burna Boy’s inclusion in the 2026 anthem extends this trajectory and signals FIFA’s commitment to incorporating diverse global voices in its flagship productions.
“Dai Dai” is being crafted to embody themes of unity, celebration, and global togetherness, capturing the spirit expected to define the upcoming tournament. The song’s design reflects FIFA’s broader strategy of using music to build anticipation and foster inclusivity ahead of the World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first to be hosted across three nations. Canada, Mexico, and the United States will jointly stage the tournament from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The expanded hosting arrangement is expected to bring record-breaking attendance and viewership figures, making the official anthem a critical component of the event’s global reach and cultural resonance.
Burna Boy’s involvement places him among an exclusive group of African artistes to receive such international recognition. His Grammy Award status, combined with his consistent chart performance and streaming dominance, makes him one of the most commercially successful Nigerian acts globally. The collaboration further cements his position as a leading ambassador for African music on the world stage.
For the global Afrobeats community, the announcement reinforces the genre’s trajectory from regional phenomenon to mainstream international force. Burna Boy joins an expanding list of Nigerian and broader African artistes who have successfully transitioned from domestic stardom to commanding roles in global cultural moments.
The official music video and promotional campaign for “Dai Dai” are anticipated to launch closer to the May 14 release date, building momentum ahead of the World Cup’s June commencement.