Shakira reveals why she chose Burna Boy for 2026 World Cup anthem Dai Dai
Shakira has revealed why she picked Burna Boy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup song 'Dai Dai.' Speaking on the Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill, the Colombian superstar said she needed a strong male voice for the track and felt Burna Boy's energetic vocals were the perfect fit. She added that she had long been obsessed with working with the Nigerian star and called him the only artist she could imagine on the song.
Since its release, 'Dai Dai' has shattered records worldwide. It became the first song to top Spotify's newly launched Global Music Video Chart, made Burna Boy the first African artist to reach number one on Apple Music's Global Top Songs chart, and gave him the record for the most monthly listeners ever by an African act on both Spotify (53 million) and YouTube Music (600 million). Burna Boy also made history as the first African performer to headline the newly introduced World Cup Final Halftime Show.
For Nigerian fans, the achievement underscores the growing global clout of homegrown talent and shows what international collaborations can unlock. The track is now streaming on major platforms, and its success may open doors for more Nigerian artists to secure high-profile global deals. Will this milestone inspire you to support local talent more actively, or explore collaborations that could put Nigerian music on the world stage?