Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has been confirmed as one of the artistes featured on the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup titled “Dai Dai.”
The announcement was made by Colombian pop star Shakira, who revealed that she will co-perform the anthem alongside Burna Boy. The song is expected to be officially released on May 14, 2026.
The upcoming collaboration marks another major milestone for African music on the global stage, as it continues a growing trend of Nigerian artistes featuring in FIFA World Cup soundtracks.
In 2022, Nigerian superstar Davido was featured on the official World Cup song “Hayya Hayya (Better Together),” further cementing Nigeria’s influence in global music culture.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai,” is expected to capture themes of unity, celebration, and global togetherness ahead of the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
With this collaboration, Burna Boy becomes one of the few African artistes to be featured on a FIFA World Cup official song, highlighting the continued global rise of Afrobeats.
