- Colombian superstar Shakira has announced a partnership with Nigerian Afrobeats giant Burna Boy for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, titled “Dai Dai.”
- The track is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 14, following a high-profile teaser shared from Brazil’s legendary Maracanã Stadium.
- The anthem is expected to blend energetic Afrobeats rhythms with Latin pop, celebrating the upcoming tournament to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Pop icon Shakira has sent fans into a frenzy by unveiling her latest World Cup collaboration, this time featuring Nigeria’s own “African Giant,” Burna Boy.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement, which was confirmed via Shakira’s X account and the official FIFA World Cup handle on Thursday, reveals that the duo will lead the musical campaign for the 2026 tournament with their new single, “Dai Dai.”
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Shakira is no stranger to the world’s biggest sporting stage, having delivered some of the most iconic football anthems in history, including 2010’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).”
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Burna Boy, further cementing the global dominance of Afrobeats as the genre takes center stage at an event reaching billions of viewers.
The teaser video, captured at the Maracanã Stadium, suggests a high-energy production designed to unite football fans across different continents.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a historic edition, as it is the first to be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
With the official song set to drop on May 14, the partnership between the Latin pop queen and the Nigerian superstar is already being hailed as a major cultural bridge that reflects the diverse and inclusive spirit of the beautiful game.
