ABEOJOTE igerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Colombian music icon Shakira have achieved a major global milestone after their collaborative song, “Dai Dai,” surpassed one billion views on YouTube.
The official music video crossed the landmark figure on Shakira’s YouTube channel, making it the first song released in 2026 to record one billion views on the platform.
“Dai Dai,” released on May 23, 2026, was subsequently named the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving the collaboration enormous international exposure during the tournament.
As of the latest count, the music video had amassed more than 1,000,951,637 views and about 7.8 million likes on YouTube.
The song combines Shakira’s Latin-pop influences with Burna Boy’s distinctive Afrobeats sound, creating a cross-cultural collaboration that attracted audiences across Africa, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The track also received significant attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Burna Boy and Shakira performed it during major tournament events.
The duo reportedly performed “Dai Dai” at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City and also featured during the halftime show at the final.
The song is included on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, which also features Nigerian stars including Davido, Ayra Starr and Rema.
Beyond its commercial success, “Dai Dai” has also been linked to a social cause, with royalties from the song supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The billion-view achievement further strengthens Burna Boy’s position on the global music scene and highlights the expanding international influence of Nigerian Afrobeats.
For Shakira, the milestone represents another major achievement on YouTube, making “Dai Dai” her 10th music video to surpass one billion views on the platform.
The success of the collaboration also underscores the growing power of international music partnerships, with artists from different cultures combining their sounds to reach increasingly diverse global audiences.
Burna Boy has continued to expand his international footprint through collaborations with leading global artists, while the success of “Dai Dai” provides another indication of the growing commercial reach of Afrobeats beyond Africa.
With its FIFA World Cup association and billion-view milestone, “Dai Dai” has emerged as one of the biggest music releases of 202
