Burna Boy, Shakira's World Cup Anthem 'Dai Dai' Crosses 1 Billion YouTube Views

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have hit a major career milestone, with their joint track "Dai Dai" surpassing one billion views on YouTube.

According to the view count on Shakira's official YouTube channel, the song's official music video crossed the billion-view mark on the platform, with the figures independently verified based on views recorded from the video posted to her channel.

Released in May 2026, the collaboration blends Shakira's Latin-pop sound with Burna Boy's distinctive Afrobeats style, a pairing that has highlighted the international crossover appeal of both artistes. "Dai Dai" was officially named the Official Song of the FIFA World Cup 2026, cementing its status as one of the year's most high-profile musical releases tied to global sporting events. Royalties generated from the track are set to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

The World Cup anthem placement continues a tradition for Shakira, who has previously recorded football-related songs for major tournaments, most notably "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," which served as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, a track that remains one of the best-known football anthems in the sport's history.

For Burna Boy, the milestone adds to what has already been a landmark year on streaming platforms. The singer recently surpassed four billion total views on YouTube across his catalogue, while also becoming one of several Nigerian stars to join Spotify's 100-million streams club, reaching that mark 23 times across his discography. He has also been nominated for the 2026 Headies Awards, one of Nigerian music's most prestigious annual honours, alongside fellow Afrobeats heavyweight Wizkid and other prominent acts.

The billion-view achievement for "Dai Dai" further underscores the growing global reach of Nigerian Afrobeats, with Burna Boy's continued collaborations with major international artistes reflecting the genre's expanding influence within mainstream global pop culture. For Shakira, the collaboration also extends a decades-long track record of blending her Latin-pop sound with African and global musical influences on some of the world's biggest cultural stages.