Colombian music icon Shakira has shared why Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy was her top choice for their 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai.Speaking during a recent interview, Shakira explained that the song needed a powerful male voice to complement her vocals.
She said Burna Boy’s unique energy and vocal style made him the perfect artist for the collaboration.
According to the singer, working with Burna Boy had been something she had wanted for a long time.
She admitted she was determined to have him on the track and personally reached out to him because she couldn’t picture anyone else delivering the song alongside her.
Since its release, Dai Dai has enjoyed remarkable global success. The anthem climbed to the top of Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart and achieved impressive streaming numbers across multiple platforms.The collaboration also marked several career milestones for Burna Boy, including becoming the first African artist to reach the top of Apple Music’s Global Top Songs chart.
His monthly listeners on Spotify and YouTube Music also reached record-breaking figures, further cementing his position as one of Africa’s biggest global music stars.In another historic achievement, Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform during the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another landmark moment to his international career.
