Nigerian Grammy-winning artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, on Monday joined Colombian singer Shakira on stage at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York, for a surprise performance of their 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai.
Videos circulating online showed the duo delivering a live rendition of the song, following their history-making half-time show performance at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup final.
The Barclays Centre concert forms part of Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
The stage appearance highlighted the strong chemistry between the two artistes and comes amid the song’s growing global success, further reinforcing the international appeal of Afrobeats.
The collaboration has also demonstrated Burna Boy’s growing influence on the global music scene, helping to bridge the gap between Afrobeats and mainstream pop music.
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It further underscores his status as one of Africa’s leading music exports, following a string of appearances at major international concerts, festivals and high-profile entertainment events.
The Barclays Centre performance has continued to attract widespread attention online, with fans applauding the collaboration and Burna Boy’s sustained presence on major global stages.
Many fans who reacted to videos of the performance described the appearance as another milestone in the singer’s career, commending him for consistently representing Nigeria on the international stage.
Entertainment stakeholders say Burna Boy’s participation in globally recognised performances reflects the increasing international appeal of Afrobeats and the growing acceptance of Nigerian music among diverse audiences worldwide.
The “African Giant” has continued to earn global recognition through award-winning projects, sold-out international concerts and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest music stars.
NAN
