Key Takeaways
- Shakira and Burna Boy’s collaboration ‘Dai Dai’ has reached 1 billion YouTube views.
- The song is the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem and marks Shakira’s seventh entry into YouTube’s Billion Views Club.
- ‘Dai Dai’ also spent another week at No. 1 on YouTube’s Global Top Songs and is currently at No. 2 on US Top Songs.
Shakira and Burna Boy have achieved a significant milestone with their global collaboration ‘Dai Dai,’ which has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. The song, serving as the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, has cemented its place among the most viewed videos on the platform.
This achievement marks Shakira’s seventh entry into YouTube’s Billion Views Club, while it is Burna Boy’s debut in the club. The vibrant and feel-good music video, featuring both the Colombian and Nigerian stars, has been a global sensation, reaching the milestone in just four months since its release on May 23.
‘Dai Dai’ has continued to dominate charts, spending another week at No. 1 on YouTube’s Global Top Songs and currently holding the second position on the US Top Songs chart. The song’s success extends beyond YouTube, as it made history as the first World Cup song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and Global 200 charts, where it topped for 10 weeks and seven weeks respectively.
The collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy has not only been a musical triumph but also a cultural one. The song’s success on the radio is evident, with ‘Dai Dai’ becoming Shakira’s first leader on the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay chart, and Burna Boy collecting his first champion in a lead role and second overall.
Shakira’s continued success with ‘Dai Dai’ adds to her impressive list of billion-view videos, including ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),’ ‘Chantaje’ with Maluma, and ‘TQG’ with Karol G. Her other videos, such as ‘Me Enamoré’ and ‘La Tortura’ with Alejandro Sanz, are also on the verge of joining the club, all with more than 900 million views.
The music video for ‘Dai Dai’ is a testament to the collaboration’s global appeal, showcasing the dynamic partnership between Shakira and Burna Boy. The video, which has been viewed over a billion times, continues to inspire and entertain fans worldwide.
As the song continues to break records and gain popularity, it serves as a reminder of the power of international collaborations in the music industry. The success of ‘Dai Dai’ not only highlights the talents of Shakira and Burna Boy but also underscores the global appeal of their music.
