Burna Boy & Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ smashes World Cup song record, hits Billboard Top 20
On July 28, 2026, Burna Boy and Shakira’s World Cup anthem ‘Dai Dai’ jumped 25 spots to peak at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’ as the highest-charting World Cup song in history. The track also reached number three on Canada’s Hot 100 this week and is competing for the top spot on the UK Official Singles Chart. Billboard announced the discontinuation of its World Digital Song Sales chart, with the final issue dated June 27, 2026; that chart had previously seen Nigerian artists such as Wizkid, Mr Eazi and Rema reach number one.
This achievement highlights the growing global impact of Afrobeats and African artists on major international charts. It shows that a World Cup‑themed collaboration can outperform historic hits, signaling stronger streaming and sales support for African music worldwide. For Nigerian fans, it marks a moment of pride and may boost streaming revenue and concert demand for Burna Boy and collaborators.
Listeners can stream ‘Dai Dai’ on major platforms to help its UK chart climb, and music fans should note that the discontinued World Digital Song Sales chart means future African digital sales will be tracked only through broader Billboard charts. Keep an eye on the UK Official Singles Chart later this week to see if ‘Dai Dai’ claims the number‑one spot.