Nigerian Afrobeats Meets Global Pop In Explosive FIFA Collaboration Ahead Of 2026 Tournament
Global music and football fans are in celebration mode after Colombian superstar Shakira officially announced her collaboration with Nigerian Grammy-winning sensation Burna Boy for the FIFA 2026 World Cup anthem titled “Dai Dai.”
The announcement immediately sparked massive excitement online after Shakira shared a teaser video filmed inside Brazil’s iconic Maracanã Stadium, revealing that the official song would be released on May 14.
In the teaser clip, Shakira appears dancing on the pitch alongside performers while Burna Boy’s vocals blend into the uplifting football-themed anthem. Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions, with many calling the collaboration one of the biggest cultural moments ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The collaboration marks another historic milestone for Burna Boy, who now joins the growing list of Nigerian artists making global football history. Many fans also pointed out that this continues Africa’s strong presence in FIFA music projects after Davido featured on the 2022 World Cup soundtrack.
For Shakira, “Dai Dai” represents a major return to the World Cup stage after her iconic 2010 anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” widely regarded as one of the greatest football songs ever recorded.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and expectations are already soaring over whether “Dai Dai” can recreate the global magic and emotional energy that “Waka Waka” delivered years ago.