Burna Boy and Shakira unveil ‘Dai Dai’ as official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, set for May 14 premiere
The official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, has been unveiled as “Dai Dai”, featuring Nigerian Grammy winner Burna Boy and Colombian pop star Shakira. Shakira announced via a joint Instagram post with Global Citizen and FIFA that the track and its music video will premiere on May 14, 2026. The one‑minute teaser shows the duo inside Maracanã Stadium, blending reggaetón with Afrobeats. This marks Shakira’s second FIFA anthem after “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” for the 2010 World Cup. While Nigeria failed to qualify for the tournament, Burna Boy’s participation continues a trend of Nigerian artists on global World Cup stages—Davido featured on Qatar 2022’s “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)”, and Kizz Daniel and Patoranking performed at the 2022 fan festival. The song offers Afrobeats exposure to a worldwide audience and celebrates Nigerian musical influence on an international platform.
Fans can look forward to the May 14 premiere on Shakira’s and FIFA’s official channels, with the full track expected on major streaming platforms shortly after. Will you add “Dai Dai” to your World Cup playlist, watch the premiere live, or explore more Afrobeats collaborations following this global showcase?