Colombian pop sensation Shakira is set to release her new FIFA World Cup anthem, ‘Dai Dai’, a collaboration with Nigerian star Burna Boy, on May 14, 2026. This comes 15 years after her iconic song ‘Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)’ took the world by storm during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The ‘Waka Waka’ song, which features South African group Freshlyground, has become one of the most recognisable and successful World Cup anthems of all time, with over 4.5 billion views on YouTube and over 1 billion Spotify streams. The song’s catchy chorus, ‘Tsamina mina, eh, eh / Waka waka, eh, eh / Tsamina mina zangalewa / This time for Africa’, is known by millions, including the younger generation, and is often used on social media platforms like TikTok.
Shakira’s World Cup Legacy
Shakira has a long history with the FIFA World Cup, having performed during the 2006 World Cup closing ceremony in Germany with her hit song ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. She then went on to perform ‘Waka Waka’ during the 2010 World Cup opening ceremony in South Africa, and later released ‘La La La’ for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
What to Expect from ‘Dai Dai’
While details about the new song ‘Dai Dai’ are still scarce, fans can expect another energetic and catchy tune from Shakira and Burna Boy. The song is set to be released on May 14, 2026, and will likely be performed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For more information on the FIFA World Cup, visit the official FIFA website. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the most exciting tournaments in recent history, with a number of top teams and players competing for the coveted title.
- Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ has been viewed over 4.5 billion times on YouTube
- The song has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify
- ‘Dai Dai’ is set to be released on May 14, 2026
