Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has added another remarkable achievement to his growing list of global milestones after his collaboration with Colombian pop icon Shakira, ‘Dai Dai,’ became the highest-charting FIFA World Cup song in history.
The official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has continued its impressive rise on international music charts, overtaking one of football’s most iconic songs, ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),’ which Shakira recorded with South African band Freshlyground for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
According to the latest Billboard chart update, Dai Dai climbed 25 places this week to reach No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting World Cup song ever on the prestigious US singles chart.
The achievement marks another historic moment for both Burna Boy and Shakira, whose cross-cultural collaboration has been praised for blending Afrobeats, Latin pop and contemporary global sounds into a record that resonates with football fans and music lovers alike.
Beyond its success in the United States, the song has also enjoyed remarkable performances across other major music markets.
In Canada, Dai Dai reached No. 3 on the Canadian Hot 100, further cementing its international appeal.
The anthem is also enjoying strong commercial success in the United Kingdom, where it is currently competing for the No. 1 position on the UK Official Singles Chart, highlighting its growing popularity among British listeners.
The success of Dai Dai reflects the increasing global influence of Afrobeats, with Burna Boy once again proving that Nigerian music continues to dominate international audiences.
Over the past few years, Burna Boy has consistently broken barriers for African artists through sold-out arena tours, Grammy recognition, chart success and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest musicians.
His partnership with Shakira for the FIFA World Cup anthem further demonstrates how African music has become a central part of mainstream global entertainment.
For Shakira, the achievement is equally significant.
The Colombian singer already held the record for one of football’s most successful songs through Waka Waka, a track that became synonymous with the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and remains one of the biggest football anthems ever released.
By collaborating with Burna Boy on Dai Dai, she has now surpassed her own previous record, setting a new benchmark for future FIFA World Cup songs.
Music analysts have credited the song’s success to several factors, including its catchy production, multilingual lyrics, strong streaming numbers and the worldwide exposure it received throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Its performance during the historic FIFA World Cup final halftime show also introduced the song to millions of viewers across the globe.
The collaboration has further strengthened Burna Boy’s position as one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
Since achieving international fame with songs like Ye, Last Last and City Boys, the Nigerian star has continued to expand his influence through collaborations with artists from different genres and cultures.
His contribution to Dai Dai has been widely praised for adding energetic Afrobeats rhythms and distinctive vocals that complement Shakira’s signature Latin pop style.
Meanwhile, another significant development in the global music industry accompanied the song’s achievement.
Billboard officially discontinued the World Digital Song Sales chart, with its final edition published on June 27, 2026.
The chart had served for years as an important platform for measuring the commercial success of songs originating from regions outside the traditional Western music industry.
It frequently highlighted music from Nigeria, South Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and other emerging global markets.
Several Nigerian artists made history on the chart before its discontinuation.
Superstars including Wizkid, Rema and Mr Eazi all previously reached the top position, reflecting the rapid international growth of Afrobeats over the last decade.
The end of the chart symbolises how global music consumption has evolved, with artists from Africa and other regions now regularly competing directly on mainstream charts such as the Billboard Hot 100 instead of being confined to regional rankings.
Industry observers believe the success of Dai Dai further confirms that Afrobeats has moved beyond being an emerging genre to becoming a permanent force in global popular culture.
The genre now enjoys widespread acceptance across Europe, North America, South America and Asia, with African artists consistently collaborating with international superstars and headlining major festivals around the world.
Fans have continued celebrating the record-breaking achievement on social media, with many describing it as another proud moment for Nigerian music and African creativity.
Many supporters also praised the chemistry between Burna Boy and Shakira, calling Dai Dai one of the strongest World Cup songs ever produced.
As streaming numbers continue to rise and the song remains a strong contender on major charts worldwide, industry experts believe Dai Dai could reach even greater milestones in the coming weeks.
For Burna Boy, the achievement represents yet another chapter in an extraordinary international career, while for FIFA, the success of the anthem reinforces the growing connection between football, music and global culture.
With Dai Dai now officially recognised as the highest-charting FIFA World Cup song in history, Burna Boy and Shakira have created a lasting musical legacy that is likely to remain one of the defining soundtracks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for years to come.
