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By Staff Reporter · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Nigerian star Burna Boy has received two nominations for “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai.”

The recognition adds to a strong run for the Grammy-winning artist and highlights the growing global footprint of Afrobeats on major international stages.

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