Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join Colombian pop icon Shakira to perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, titled “Dai Dai.”
The song will be officially released on Thursday, May 14. Shakira teased the track on Instagram with a one-minute video from Brazil’s Maracana Stadium.
In her post, Shakira wrote: “From Maracanã Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready!”
The 49-year-old Colombian superstar, known for hits like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie,” previously performed the official World Cup anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. She also had the second theme song for the 2014 tournament and performed at the closing ceremony.
It will be the second consecutive time a Nigerian artiste has featured in a World Cup song. Davido featured in the official song of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, “Hayya Hayya (Better Together).”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The competition will run from June 11 to July 19. Shakira’s home country, Colombia, is also playing at the 48-team tournament.
