Burna Boy and Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ Builds anticipation ahead of 2026 World Cup

The track has already generated global attention following the release of a teaser filmed at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium.

Before the release, a preview was shared on Shakira’s social media platforms, featuring stadium-style visuals, choreography and an Afro-Latin fusion sound designed to reflect the tournament’s international audience. The clip has been widely circulated online, with fans highlighting its high-energy production and Burna Boy’s Afrobeats-influenced vocal delivery.

In a post accompanying the teaser, Shakira wrote: “From Maracaná Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready!”

The collaboration marks Shakira’s return to the World Cup music stage, more than a decade after her 2010 anthem ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’ became one of the most recognisable tournament songs globally.

For Burna Boy, the project adds to a growing catalogue of international collaborations that have strengthened his global profile in recent years.

While full details of the track have not yet been released, ‘Dai Dai’ is understood to feature a chant-style chorus designed for stadium participation, aligning with traditional football crowd culture.

The pairing of the two artists has been widely discussed across social media, with early reactions pointing to its crossover appeal between Afrobeats, Latin pop and global football audiences.

Industry observers suggest the release could become one of the standout musical moments ahead of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada.