Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have reached another major milestone with their collaboration, “Dai Dai”, as the song’s official music video surpasses one billion views on YouTube.
The milestone, based on the view count on Shakira’s official YouTube channel, highlights the global appeal of the collaboration, which blends Shakira’s Latin-pop sound with Burna Boy’s Afrobeats style.
Released in May, “Dai Dai” was named the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with royalties from the track supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The song also features on the tournament’s official album alongside works by other Nigerian artistes, including Davido, Ayra Starr and Rema.
The achievement adds to Burna Boy’s growing international profile and Shakira’s long-standing connection with football, following her 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”. It also underscores the expanding global reach of Nigerian Afrobeats.
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