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Burna Boy, Shakira perform at Barclays Center show in New York

Nigerian musician Damini Ogulu, fondly called Burna Boy, on Monday, joined Colombian singer Shakira on stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, for a surprise performance of their 2026 FIFA World Cup song, ‘Dai Dai’.

Videos circulating online showed the artistes giving the live rendition of ‘Dai Dai’ on stage, following their history-making  half-time show performance at the just concluded FIFA World Cup final.

The Barclays Center concert is part of Shakira’s ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ World Tour.

The electrifying chemistry between Burna Boy and Shakira during the stage appearance and the song’s chart-topping success further reinforce Afrobeats’ massive international appeal.

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The Barclays Center appearance has continued to gain widespread attention online, with fans applauding the collaboration and Burna Boy’s continued presence on major international stages.

Fans who reacted to videos of the performance described the appearance as another milestone in Burna Boy’s career, with many commending the singer for consistently representing Nigeria on the global stage.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner has continued to earn global recognition through award-winning projects, sold-out international concerts, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest music stars.

Segun Ojo

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