Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Colombian music icon Shakira have reached a major global milestone with their collaboration, “Dai Dai,” after the official music video surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.
The achievement places the song among the fastest growing global music releases of 2026 and underscores the expanding commercial power of African music on the international stage.
Released on May 23, 2026, “Dai Dai” was named the Official Song of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The track combines Shakira’s Latin pop sound with Burna Boy’s Afrobeats style, creating a cross continental collaboration that attracted audiences across Africa, Latin America and other major music markets.
The official video, hosted on Shakira’s YouTube channel, has now recorded more than 1,000,951,637 views and 7.8 million likes, according to the figures provided.A World Cup moment for Afrobeats
The song benefited from its prominent role during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving the collaboration an enormous global platform.
Burna Boy and Shakira also performed “Dai Dai” during the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City and returned to the global stage with the song during the tournament’s final halftime show.
For Burna Boy, the milestone represents another significant step in the international expansion of Nigerian Afrobeats.
Over the past decade, Afrobeats has moved from a predominantly regional sound into one of Africa’s most powerful cultural exports, attracting major international collaborations, streaming audiences and commercial partnerships.
“Dai Dai” provides another example of how African artists can use global entertainment platforms to reach audiences far beyond the continent.Shakira adds another billion view video
The achievement also adds another major milestone to Shakira’s digital record.”Dai Dai” becomes the Colombian superstar’s 10th music video to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, further strengthening her position as one of the platform’s most successful global music artists.
The collaboration therefore represents more than a streaming achievement. It brings together two established international audiences and demonstrates the commercial potential of partnerships between African and Latin American music markets.
Part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 album.”Dai Dai” is also featured on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, alongside music from other leading African artists including Davido, Ayra Starr and Rema.
The inclusion of multiple Nigerian stars reflects the growing influence of Afrobeats within global sports and entertainment.
Royalties generated from “Dai Dai” will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, linking the song’s commercial success to an education focused social impact initiative.What the milestone means for African music
The billion view achievement arrives at a time when African music continues to gain influence across global markets.For Nigerian artists and music businesses, the success of “Dai Dai” highlights the value of international collaborations, major sporting events and digital distribution in turning African cultural products into global commercial assets.
Burna Boy’s involvement also reinforces his growing position as one of the leading global ambassadors for Nigerian music.As African artists continue to secure major international partnerships, milestones such as “Dai Dai” show that Afrobeats is no longer simply participating in the global music economy. It is increasingly helping shape it.
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