Burna Boy to Feature on Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

Burna Boy Set for Historic FIFA World Cup Anthem Appearance

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy is set to appear on the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking another major international milestone for Afrobeats music. (Nigeria Info, Let’s Talk!)

According to multiple reports, Burna Boy will join Colombian pop icon Shakira on the highly anticipated tournament anthem titled “Dai Dai.” (Daily Post)

The song is expected to be officially released on May 14, 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup tournament scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Nigeria Info, Let’s Talk!)

Shakira Returns to the World Cup Stage

Shakira is no stranger to FIFA World Cup anthems, having previously delivered iconic football songs including:

• “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” – 2010
• “La La La (Brazil 2014)” – 2014

Her collaboration with Burna Boy is already generating excitement among football and music fans globally. (Reuters)

Burna Boy Continues Global Afrobeats Domination

The development further highlights Burna Boy’s growing influence on the global entertainment stage.

In recent years, the Nigerian singer has:

• Performed at the UEFA Champions League Final kickoff show
• Sold out international stadium tours
• Won major global awards
• Expanded Afrobeats’ international audience

The FIFA World Cup anthem appearance now places him among the few African artists to feature prominently in official FIFA music history. (Nigeria Info, Let’s Talk!)

Davido Previously Featured on FIFA Soundtrack

Burna Boy’s appearance comes after fellow Nigerian star Davido featured on the 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” alongside Trinidad Cardona and AISHA. (Nigeria Info, Let’s Talk!)

Fans online have described Burna Boy’s latest achievement as another huge win for Nigerian music and Afrobeats worldwide.