Burna Boy and Shakira have reunited ahead of one of football’s biggest stages. The two global music stars shared a warm moment during rehearsals before the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES — Burna Boy, the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, has met Colombian pop icon Shakira during rehearsals for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A video shared by Burna Boy on social media showed both artists embracing and exchanging smiles as they prepared for Sunday’s landmark performance, according to FIFA-related updates and media reports.
Why This Happened
FIFA previously confirmed that Burna Boy and Shakira will perform “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the tournament’s first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show. The performance marks a major milestone as FIFA introduces halftime entertainment to its biggest football event.
The rehearsal meeting comes just days before millions of football fans around the world are expected to watch the final and the historic musical performance.
What They Said
Burna Boy shared a video of the meeting on his verified X account, where he greeted Shakira ahead of the show. He captioned the post, “Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!”
The rehearsal footage quickly attracted reactions from fans, many of whom celebrated Burna Boy’s appearance alongside one of the world’s biggest pop stars before the global event.
Who Is Shakira?
Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter known for global hits including Hips Don’t Lie and Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). She has performed at several major international sporting events and remains one of the world’s most recognised music stars.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development means Nigerian music continues to gain visibility on the world’s biggest entertainment and sporting stages. Burna Boy’s participation in the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show further reflects the global reach of Afrobeats and the growing influence of Nigerian artists in international pop culture.
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