Burna Boy Takes Afrobeats to the World Cup Final Stage with Shakira and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids

The FIFA World Cup Final halftime show just delivered one of the most electrifying moments in tournament history. Burna Boy joined global superstar Shakira at MetLife Stadium to perform “Dai Dai,” the official 2026 World Cup anthem, in front of a roaring crowd and hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. And if that wasn’t enough to make it unforgettable, Uganda’s iconic Ghetto Kids brought their explosive choreography to football’s biggest stage.

Released on May 15, 2026 via Sony Music Latin and Ace Entertainment, “Dai Dai” represents something special—a genuine fusion of Afrobeats and Latin sounds that captures the global spirit of the beautiful game. The track’s title, borrowed from Italian meaning “come on, come on,” served as the perfect rallying cry as Shakira commanded the field in a dazzling crystal bodysuit with pink and yellow fringe, pink microphone in hand, while Burna Boy delivered his signature energy alongside her. Though the duo had already debuted the song at the opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11, this performance carried the weight and electricity of the World Cup Final.

The Ghetto Kids elevated the entire spectacle, adding authentic African dance excellence to an already historic moment. Their presence on that stage—representing Uganda and African talent on the world’s biggest sporting platform—turned a remarkable performance into something that transcended music and sport. From the first beat, the stadium was moving, and the moment proved once again that Afrobeats belongs on every major global stage.

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