Burna Boy Joins Shakira for 2026 FIFA World Cup Official Song ‘Dai Dai’ as Global Release Date Set

Nigerian Grammy-winning star Burna Boy has been confirmed as one of the headline artistes on the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, teaming up with Colombian superstar Shakira on a track titled “Dai Dai.”

The announcement places Burna Boy on another global stage, continuing a growing trend of Nigerian artistes influencing major international sporting events.

The song, which is set for official release on May 14, will serve as part of the musical identity for the 2026 tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Shakira made the announcement herself, revealing the collaboration in a social media post where she expressed excitement about the upcoming release. The track was introduced as a major musical highlight leading into the World Cup festivities.

This marks the second consecutive FIFA World Cup where a Nigerian artiste will be featured in the official music lineup. In 2022, Davido appeared on “Hayya Hayya (Better Together),” further cementing Nigeria’s growing influence in global pop culture.

Burna Boy’s involvement adds to his expanding international portfolio, following years of collaborations and performances on some of the world’s biggest stages.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, bringing together teams and fans across three host nations in what is expected to be the largest edition of the tournament yet.

With “Dai Dai” set to drop days before the competition build-up intensifies, anticipation is already building among fans of both music and football.