Also known as: Colombian pop star Shakira
Colombian pop star who performed at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony and final halftime show, and collaborated with Burna Boy on the official World Cup song "Dai Dai."
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Joy Online
… bal Music Album in 2021 for his 2020 release “Twice as Tall.” His extensive discography also features “African Giant,” “Love, Damini,” and his recent album “No Sign of Weakness.” He has landed nine tracks on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Dai Dai,” a collaboration with Shakira …
Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris gameJoy Online
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, continues to break records with his collaborative World Cup song with Shakira as ‘Dai Dai’ dethrones ‘Waka Waka’ as the highest charting World Cup song in history. …
Shakira, Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ becomes highest charting World Cup song in historyJoy Online
… Despite critics bemoaning the addition of a Superbowl-style show to the beautiful game’s biggest event, the children’s performance alongside global stars Burna Boy and Shakira was viewed by many millions around the world. …
Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto KidsJoy Online
… He achieved the feat as his World Cup song with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai,’ topped the newly launched chart, making him the first African and first male artist to hit the milestone. …
Burna Boy becomes first male artiste to top Spotify’s Global Music Video ChartDaily Guide
… President Donald Trump flew in to New Jersey in one of a fleet of helicopters before kick-off, while Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber performed in the first World Cup half-time show, stretching the interval out to 27 minutes. …
Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup ChampionsJoy Online
… Pop giants Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber were among the acts to perform in the event, which extended the usual 15-minute half-time break to 27 minutes 22 seconds. …
Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against FifaJoy Online
Pop giants Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber performed for thousands of spectators at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show. …
Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time showJoy Online
… An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium. …
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutesJoy Online
… The Canadian pop star will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and K-pop ensemble BTS during the tournament’s first-ever, Super Bowl-style half-time show on 19 July. …
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time showJoy Online
… The Canadian pop star will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and K-pop ensemble BTS during the tournament’s first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show on 19 July. …
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time showGrammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Burna Boy and Shakira's 'Dai Dai' has become the highest charting World Cup song in history, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and surpassing Shakira and Freshlyground's 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids appeared at the football World Cup final half-time show alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, performing in the game between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The young dancers, who come from humble beginnings in Kampala, described the experience as life-changing.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy became the first male artist to reach number 1 on Spotify's newly launched Global Music Video Chart with his World Cup song "Dai Dai" featuring Shakira. The song also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is the most-streamed music video of 2026 on YouTube.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pop stars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop group BTS performed at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show, which lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds—the longest in World Cup history. The performance featured fireworks and reunited Shakira with Nigerian musician Burna Boy, who had performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The half-time interval in Sunday's World Cup final will last between 20 and 25 minutes, with an 11-minute performance by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other artists. The extended break exceeds the standard 15-minute regulation, similar to last year's Club World Cup final which lasted 24 minutes.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets during the 2026 World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show on 19 July in New York. The 11-minute set, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify, hitting 46.84 million monthly listeners and surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. The surge is primarily led by his World Cup song with Shakira, 'Dai Dai.'
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken his tie with Tems to become the African artist with the most Billboard U.S. Hot 100 entries, reaching nine after his collaboration with Shakira on "Dai Dai" debuted at number 75. He is also the first African artist to chart at least one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon has paid for DStv subscriptions at viewing centres and deployed giant screens at six locations across the constituency for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. He has also engaged 13 kenkey sellers to provide free meals of kenkey and Ghana fish for constituents watching the Ghana matches.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has reacted after a fan suggested he retire from music, citing his age as a reason. Okoye claims his critics are hypocritical, as they celebrate older international artists like Usher and Beyoncé who do the same thing.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song "Dai Dai" for the first time at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico. The performance will also feature Alejandro Fernández, Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla, with Shakira also co-headlining the World Cup Final halftime show alongside Madonna and BTS.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before Mexico and South Africa play the first of 104 games. Shakira will also co-headline the World Cup final half-time show on July 19 alongside Madonna and BTS.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía were seen together at Bad Bunny's concert in Barcelona, Spain, watching the performance from an exclusive stage area called "La Casita." The appearance comes after Shakira released her official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, "Dai Dai," which features Bad Bunny.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Spanish national high court acquitted singer Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m after ruling that tax authorities failed to prove she spent 183 days in Spain in 2011, the minimum required for residents to pay personal income tax. The refund includes about €24m in income tax and almost €25m in fines.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Spanish national high court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to refund €55m (£48m) after ruling that tax authorities failed to prove she spent the required 183 days in Spain in 2011. The refund includes about €24m in income tax and almost €25m in fines.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the half-time show at this summer's World Cup final in New Jersey on 19 July. The BBC understands the show will be 11 minutes long, though reports suggest it could exceed the 15-minute interval limit set by the laws of the game.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian musician Rema is set to headline the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. The tournament's official anthem "Dai Dai," performed by Burna Boy and Shakira, will be released on May 14, and Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate a halftime show for the final.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rema is set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. The tournament's official anthem "Dai Dai" will be performed by Burna Boy and Shakira, and the final will feature a halftime show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled "Dai Dai," her official song for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada, featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The track releases 14 May and marks Shakira's second official World Cup anthem after "Waka Waka" for the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Colombian pop star Shakira held a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, with the city's mayor reporting an attendance of two million people. The performance was part of her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" world tour and featured fan favourites including "Hips Don't Lie" and "La Tortura."
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →