Burna Boy, Shakira's 'Dai Dai' hits 800M streams, tops World Cup song record
Burna Boy and Shakira's official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' has surpassed 800 million combined streams across Spotify and YouTube Music, with over 200 million streams on Spotify and more than 600 million views on YouTube Music. The milestone makes it the highest‑performing official World Cup song in tournament history, surpassing Shakira's 2014 hit 'La La La, Brazil 2014,' which previously held the record for most‑viewed FIFA World Cup music video. Released ahead of the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the track gained traction throughout the competition as fans from different countries adopted it for match‑day celebrations and victory parties. The achievement underscores the growing global reach of Afrobeats and highlights Burna Boy's continued rise on the world stage alongside a Latin music icon. For Nigerian listeners, the record is a point of pride and a signal that locally rooted sounds can dominate international platforms. The song's streaming numbers also translate into significant royalty earnings for both artists and their labels. Will this record encourage more cross‑continental collaborations, or will the next World Cup cycle bring a new anthem that eclipses it?