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Shakira

Also known as: Colombian pop star Shakira

Colombian pop star performing 2026 World Cup official song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy and co-headlining the final half-time show.

2026-05-032026-07-30

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The opening ceremony begins at 5:00 pm GMT at Mexico City Stadium, featuring performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, J Balvin, Danny Ocean and others.

    John Dumelo provides free DStv, giant screens and kenkey meals for Ayawaso West World Cup fans
  3. Joy Online

    It’s okay to retire.” However, popular media personality Do2dtun countered her argument, stressing that Some active international musicians, such as Celine Dion, Shakira, Beyoncé, and the Backstreet Boys, are older than Mr P.

    Peter Okoye reacts as fan asks him to retire from music over age
  4. The Chronicle

    Shakira and Burna Boy will perform “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 World Cup, live for the first time during the tournament’s opening ceremony on June 11 at the Estadio Ciudad de México (Estadio Azteca), FIFA announced Thursday night (June 4).

    Shakira, Burna Boy to Perform at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico
  5. Joy Online

    Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition’s opening ceremony in Mexico.

    Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
  6. The Chronicle

    Shakira’s ex took his girlfriend to see Bad Bunny in Barcelona, Spain, and they got a great view.

    Shakira’s Ex Gerard Piqué Seen With New Girlfriend
  7. May 2026
  8. The Chronicle

    A Spanish court has ordered the country’s tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes.

    Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
  9. Joy Online

    A Spanish court has ordered the country’s tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes.

    Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
  10. Joy Online

    Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer’s World Cup final.

    Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show
  11. The Chronicle

    y of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment, and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,” FIFA wrote. “Dai Dai”, the tournament’s official anthem performed by Burna Boy and Shakira

    Rema to headline 2026 World Cup
  12. Joy Online

    y of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment, and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,” FIFA wrote. “Dai Dai”, the tournament’s official anthem performed by Burna Boy and Shakira

    Rema to headline 2026 World Cup
Culture

Ugandan Ghetto Kids perform at World Cup final half-time show

The News

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

Monday 27 July

  1. Ugandan Ghetto Kids perform at World Cup final half-time show

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Burna Boy first male artist to top Spotify's Global Music Video Chart

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Spain wins 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina one-nil

    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

  2. UEFA president skips World Cup final over FIFA governance disputes

    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

Sunday 19 July

  1. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS headline 2026 World Cup final

    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

Wednesday 15 July

  1. World Cup final half-time break set for 20–25 minutes

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira join FIFA World Cup final half-time show

    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

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira to headline 2026 World Cup final

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Burna Boy surpasses Tyla's African Spotify monthly listeners record

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Burna Boy becomes African artist with most Hot 100 entries

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Dumelo provides free DStv, screens, meals for World Cup viewing

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Peter Okoye responds to fan retirement call citing age

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Shakira, Burna Boy to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Shakira to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico

    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

Monday 1 June

  1. Gerard Piqué attends Bad Bunny concert with girlfriend

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Spanish court orders €55m tax refund to Shakira after acquittal

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. Spanish court orders €55m tax refund to singer Shakira

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. Madonna, Shakira, and BTS headline World Cup final half-time show

    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

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Rema to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

    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

Monday 11 May

  1. Rema to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. Shakira reveals official World Cup 2026 anthem with Burna Boy

    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

Sunday 3 May

  1. Shakira performs free concert to two million at Copacabana Beach

    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

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