Shakira Reveals She Was “Obsessed” With Having Burna Boy on World Cup Anthem

Shakira just revealed exactly why she wanted Burna Boy on her biggest global stage. The Shakira Burna Boy Dai Dai collaboration came from genuine admiration, not just a business decision. AfrobeatsGlobal has been following the reveal, and it confirms how big Afrobeats has become internationally. Shakira explained that Burna Boy was her first choice for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem.

How The Collaboration Came Together

According to Shakira, she had long admired Burna Boy and reached out to him personally. She imagined a song blending Afrobeats with Caribbean influences, making him the natural pick. That vision eventually became Dai Dai, the official song for the 2026 World Cup. The pairing blends Shakira’s global pop sound with Burna Boy’s distinct Afrobeats style.

A Historic Moment For Afrobeats

This is not Shakira’s first World Cup moment either, following her iconic Waka Waka from 2010. However, this collaboration carries extra weight for Afrobeats fans worldwide. Burna Boy joined Shakira for the performance of “Dai Dai” during the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. That milestone further solidifies Afrobeats’ place on the biggest global stages.

What This Means For Burna Boy

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For Burna Boy, this collaboration marks another major milestone in his journey from Lagos to the world stage. Nigerian fans have celebrated the fact that one of pop’s biggest stars specifically sought him out. Beyond the song itself, this moment represents a bigger win for African music internationally. It shows exactly why Afrobeats continues shaping global pop culture today.

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