Nigerian music stars Davido, Burna Boy, Rema and Ayra Starr have achieved another major milestone after being featured on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, further cementing Nigeria’s growing influence on the global music stage.
The quartet forms part of an international lineup unveiled by FIFA for the highly anticipated project ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The album features 18 tracks and brings together some of the biggest names in music from across continents, genres, and cultures.
The inclusion of four Nigerian artists on the prestigious project has been widely celebrated by fans and industry observers, many of whom see it as another sign of Afrobeats’ remarkable rise on the global stage.
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According to the official tracklist released by FIFA Sound, Rema appears on the song “Goals” alongside global superstars LISA and Anitta. The song blends Afrobeats, K-pop, and Latin pop influences and is expected to be one of the standout tracks on the album.
Ayra Starr is featured on “Show Me” with American rapper Latto, while Davido joins forces with Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado on “No Place Like Home.”
Burna Boy, on the other hand, teams up with global music icon Shakira on “Dai Dai,” which has also been unveiled as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem. The collaboration combines Latin and Afrobeats sounds in celebration of football’s global appeal.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the project as an extraordinary musical gathering designed to unite football fans around the world through music and culture. According to FIFA, the album reflects the diversity and global spirit of what is expected to be the biggest FIFA World Cup in history.
The achievement marks another significant moment for Afrobeats, a genre that has continued to break international barriers over the last decade. Nigerian artists have increasingly secured major collaborations, chart success, award nominations, and performances on some of the world’s biggest stages.
For many fans, the presence of Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr on the FIFA World Cup album is more than a personal achievement—it is a victory for Nigerian music and African culture as a whole.
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Social media platforms have been flooded with congratulatory messages, with supporters celebrating the artists for carrying the Nigerian flag onto one of the world’s largest sporting and entertainment platforms.
The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album is scheduled for release on June 5 and is expected to play a major role in building excitement ahead of the tournament, which kicks off next year.
Other Global Music Icons Featured on the Album
The FIFA World Cup 2026 album also includes appearances from several heavyweight international acts including:
- Future
- Tyla
- Stormzy
- Daddy Yankee
- Jessie Reyez
- Shenseea
- The Rolling Stones
- Jelly Roll
- Carín León
- Shaggy
- Cimafunk
- Zema
Some standout tracks include:
- Game Time by Future and Tyla
- Blessings by Stormzy, Fridayy, and Angel
- In The Stars (Remix) by The Rolling Stones
- Echo by Daddy Yankee and Shenseea
- Love Always Wins by Shaggy, Cimafunk, and Zema
Afrobeats Keeps Winning on the World Stage
From sold-out arenas to World Cup soundtracks, Nigerian artists are proving that Afrobeats is no longer just a genre — it is a global cultural movement.
With Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr representing Africa on football’s biggest musical platform, the FIFA World Cup 2026 album is set to introduce millions more fans to the power and energy of Nigerian music.
