Shakira and Burna Boy have joined forces for “Dai Dai”, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The song was released on Friday, through Sony Music Latin and FIFA, marking a high-profile collaboration between two of the world’s most celebrated music stars.
Combining Shakira’s signature Latin pop and reggaetón sound with Burna Boy’s globally acclaimed Afrobeats style, the nearly four-minute track delivers an energetic and uplifting message centred on unity, resilience and the universal passion for football.
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The multilingual chorus, “Dai dai, iko, dale, allez, let’s go”, combines expressions from different languages to reflect the tournament’s global appeal.
The lyrics speak to courage and belonging, with lines such as: “Knew from the day you were born / Here in this place, you belong / You’ve been this brave all along / What broke you once made you strong.”
Beyond its musical significance, “Dai Dai” is also tied to a major charitable campaign.
According to FIFA, all royalties from the song will go to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at raising $100 million by the end of the tournament to support access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world.
Shakira is donating her entire share of the royalties, while Sony Music Latin will match the first $250,000 generated by the song.
For Burna Boy, popularly known as the “African Giant”, the collaboration represents another milestone in his international career and highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats on the world stage.
His involvement continues the increasing presence of Nigerian and African artistes at major football events.
