Shakira reaches 1 billion views on YouTube with 'Dai Dai', the World Cup anthem
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Shakira reaches 1 billion views on YouTube with 'Dai Dai', the World Cup anthem

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General6 September 2026 at 19:23

The Colombian singer Shakira reached a new milestone in her career with the song 'Dai Dai', which features Nigerian Burna Boy and is the official song of the 2026 World Cup. The music video of the collaboration surpassed the 1 billion views mark on YouTube, setting a new record.

This feat was achieved in less than three months since the song's release, demonstrating the massive popularity of the song among global audiences. The collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy brings together two major figures in international music.

'Dai Dai' was chosen as the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This is not Shakira's first involvement with World Cups, as the artist had performed at previous editions of the event.

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