Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Burna Boy is set to feature on the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Colombian pop star Shakira.
The song, titled Dai Dai, is expected to be officially released on May 14.
The collaboration marks another major moment for Nigerian music on the global football stage, making it the second consecutive World Cup tournament to feature a Nigerian artiste on its official soundtrack.
For the 2022 edition in Qatar, Davido appeared on the tournament’s official song, Hayya Hayya (Better Together).
Shakira announced the upcoming release in a post shared on social media, revealing that the anthem was unveiled from the famous Maracanã Stadium.
“From Maracanã Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready!” she wrote while tagging Burna Boy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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