Nigerian music star Burna Boy has been confirmed as one of the collaborators on the official theme song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, teaming up with global pop icon Shakira for a project titled “Dai Dai”, according to Daily Post.

The announcement comes as excitement builds ahead of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, United States and Mexico. The competition is expected to be the biggest in FIFA World Cup history, both in scale and financial value.

Shakira, who previously delivered one of the most iconic World Cup songs with “Waka Waka” in 2010, shared a short teaser of the new track on social media, confirming Burna Boy’s involvement as a featured artist on the official soundtrack.

The song, “Dai Dai,” is scheduled for release on Thursday, May 8, 2026, and is expected to serve as one of the key musical anthems for the tournament. Early reactions have already built anticipation, given the global popularity of both artists.

For Burna Boy, the collaboration marks another major international milestone in his career. The Grammy-winning Nigerian artist has steadily expanded his global presence in recent years, becoming a regular figure at major sporting and entertainment events.

He previously performed at the UEFA Champions League final, the NBA All-Star Game, and other high-profile global ceremonies, further establishing himself as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports.

His involvement in the 2026 World Cup theme song also continues a growing trend of Nigerian artists contributing to FIFA tournament soundtracks. Fellow Nigerian superstar Davido was part of the official 2022 World Cup song “Hayya Hayya,” which featured multiple international acts.

While Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, will not be participating in the 2026 World Cup after failing to qualify, Burna Boy’s presence ensures that Nigeria will still have representation on one of football’s biggest global stages.

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