Music stars Burna Boy and Shakira have reunited once again ahead of the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show, with a heartwarming moment captured on video that shows the Nigerian singer lifting and spinning the Colombian superstar in a joyful 360-degree spin during rehearsal. The video, which surfaced online on Friday, July 17, 2026, has gone viral, showcasing the warm chemistry between the duo.
Rehearsal Video Sparks Buzz
The lighthearted interaction has fans buzzing about the chemistry between Burna Boy and Shakira. The heartwarming moment comes after their successful collaboration on “Dai Dai,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Legit.ng recalls reporting that the duo performed the song together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City in June, where a similar warm backstage hug also sparked reactions.
Historic Halftime Show
Both artists are set to appear in the historic final halftime show on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, alongside headliners including Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS. The video showing the moment Burna Boy lifted Shakira has been widely shared on social media.
Reactions from Fans
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions from fans. Socold2 said: “Odogwu knows she’s no longer married and this might be his only chance, Odogwu weeeeee!! lol.” OnoyomDavid commented: “This chemistry between Burna Boy and Shakira will one day come to lime light, we are watching.” Madibaway said: “Gerrard Pique watching Burnaboy.” Velvetstarh commented: “The pure joy in this hug and spin is everything. Burna and Shakira lighting up the World Cup vibe together makes the whole collaboration feel so genuine and fun.” Pheerajy said: “I no trust these two oh.”
Brymo’s Accusations Against Burna Boy
In related news, Legit.ng previously reported that singer Brymo accused Burna Boy of purchasing his Grammy Award, claiming he was once asked to pay $10,000 for a BET Awards nomination. Brymo dismissed Burna Boy’s 2023 freestyle diss, insisting he would never mention the Grammy winner in his songs and questioning his performance and songwriting abilities. The feud, which began in 2023 when Brymo labelled Burna Boy unoriginal, has reignited with Brymo’s latest remarks challenging the credibility of Burna Boy’s achievements.
