Global music icon Shakira has set social media ablaze after teasing a new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy. The track, titled 'Dai Dai,' is expected to become the tournament's official anthem.
Shakira and Burna Boy Collaboration
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Shakira shared a video on Instagram filmed inside Brazil's iconic Maracanã Stadium. In the clip, she performs with a troupe of dancers, and the video ends with fireworks bursting over the stadium as the words 'We Are Ready' appear on the roof. The full track is set to be released on May 14.
Burna Boy, who released his album No Sign of Weakness last year, has been a polarizing figure in music, from his reaction to a fan at his Red Rocks show to contributing to the soundtrack of the 'F1' movie.
Comparisons to 'Waka Waka'
Fans are already comparing 'Dai Dai' to Shakira's legendary 2010 World Cup anthem 'Waka Waka,' which became one of the most beloved tournament songs. Shakira has continued to dominate the global stage, co-headlining the Super Bowl 54 halftime show with Jennifer Lopez and starring in Disney's Zootopia.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Promotional Album
FIFA is preparing a full promotional album for the tournament, with the lead single 'Lighter' by Jelly Roll, Carín León, and Cirkut already uniting host nations the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Fan-made anthems like France's 'Imbattables' and Brazil's uptempo tracks are also gaining traction as excitement builds toward the June 11 kickoff.
With less than a week to go, anticipation is soaring. 'Dai Dai' promises to blend Latin pop with Afrobeats flair, potentially delivering another unforgettable anthem for the world's biggest sporting stage.
Netizens React
Social media users have shared mixed reactions:
- mimikalinda: 'Someone please check that Shakira didn’t have another Waka Waka “inspiration” moment.'
- pita_kwa: 'Davido performed in the world cup then followed by ODG while fatherless children keep saying FIFA can't afford their fave.'
- kinggozzie: 'Oluwa Burna The Biggest!!!'
- pricey43214: 'You can't find Wizkid in this settings.'
- daris.sirad: 'Who's those noise makers (fc) that saying they cancel my Gee @burnaboygram?? OUTSIDERS.'
Burna Boy's Recent Controversies
Burna Boy recently taunted DJ Tunez after reports of a club clash in Lagos. He shared a video of himself dancing at home, mocking the DJ by saying, 'Ogbafia dey for ground,' while dropping to the floor.
