Burna Boy, Shakira Rehearse for Historic World Cup Final Halftime Show
Burna Boy and Shakira reunited ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, sharing a warm embrace during rehearsals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Afrobeats star posted a video on X showing the pair laughing and exchanging smiles as preparations intensify for the tournament’s first‑ever halftime show. FIFA has confirmed that the duo will headline the performance, singing the official tournament anthem “Dai tournament anthem “Dai Dai,” which they first performed together at the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
The halftime segment is set to run longer than the usual 15 minutes, accommodating a star‑studded lineup that includes BTS, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay’s PS22 Chorus, and appearances by Sesame Street and The Muppets. Spain will face Argentina in the final, with millions expected to tune in for both the football match and the historic entertainment spectacle.
For Nigerian fans, seeing Burna Boy represent Afrobeats on such a global stage is a source of pride and a signal of the genre’s growing influence. Will you tune in to watch the landmark halftime show, and how do you plan to celebrate Afrobeats’ moment on the world stage?