In a post shared by Daily Nigerian, Afrobeats giant Burna Boy and global pop icon Shakira have been spotted together running through rehearsals for their highly anticipated joint performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The two international powerhouses are set to headline a brand-new, Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle during the tournament’s grand finale. The highly anticipated showdown between Spain and Argentina is taking place at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.
The star-studded performance will center around their hit track “Dai Dai,” which serves as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adding massive visual flair and high-energy choreography to the upcoming stage performance, the world-famous Ghetto Kids dance troupe from Uganda were also captured in social media clips actively executing routines alongside the artists on the pitch. Royalties generated from the anthem are explicitly structured to support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which targets a major $100 million fundraising goal.
Building the digital buzz, Colombian sensation Shakira took to her verified Instagram account to share a sweet behind-the-scenes snapshot with the Nigerian singer, captioning it: “Getting ready for Sunday! @burnaboygram See you at the @fifaworldcup Final! Dai dai, iko, dale, allez, let’s go”. Tracking the global wave of excitement, the Times of India published a dedicated preview confirming that “the production is expected to feature multiple artists and extend beyond the traditional 15-minute interval marking a significant moment in the tournament’s history”.
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This massive global stage marks a spectacular convergence of sport, pop music, and structural philanthropy on a level the FIFA World Cup has never attempted before. By leading the charge alongside Shakira, Burna Boy is solidifying his status as a permanent fixture in global pop culture, completely detached from any regional limitations. Expect the immediate post-performance streaming metrics for “Dai Dai” to experience an astronomical surge across global platforms.
Source: Daily Nigerian — https://dailynigerian.com/fifa-world-cup-shakira-burna-boy-rehearse-with-ugandas-ghetto-kids-ahead-of-final-performance/, July 19, 2026
Photo Credit: Bella Naija
