Burna Boy, Shakira Hit 1 Billion Views With ‘Dai Dai’

Burna Boy and Shakira hit 1 billion YouTube views with ‘Dai Dai’, their FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem celebrating Afrobeats and Latin pop

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian pop icon Shakira have reached a remarkable milestone after their collaborative song, ‘Dai Dai’, surpassed one billion views on YouTube.

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The achievement was recorded on Shakira’s official YouTube channel, where the official music video crossed the billion-view mark, further highlighting the growing global reach of the two artistes.

Released in May 2026, ‘Dai Dai’ brings together Burna Boy’s Afrobeats sound and Shakira’s Latin-pop influence in a high-profile collaboration that has attracted audiences across different regions.

The song was also selected as the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving the collaboration an even wider international platform during one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

The billion-view milestone represents a significant moment for Burna Boy, whose international profile has continued to rise alongside the global expansion of Afrobeats.

For Shakira, the achievement adds another major football-related success to a career that already includes ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’, the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

‘Dai Dai’ also carries a social impact component, with royalties from the song set to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

The collaboration therefore extends beyond music and football, connecting two major musical cultures while contributing to an education-focused initiative.

Burna Boy and Shakira’s latest achievement also reflects the increasing ability of African music to command a massive global audience when combined with international platforms and established stars.

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With one billion YouTube views, ‘Dai Dai’ has delivered a powerful reminder of the commercial and cultural reach of cross-border musical collaborations.