Nigerian music star Burna Boy has reached a major career milestone after his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira, “Dai Dai,” climbed to No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Daily Songs chart.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 official anthem recorded more than 4.2 million streams in a single day, making it Burna Boy’s first song to top the global Spotify chart.

Historic achievement

The achievement makes Burna Boy the first African lead artist to reach the top of Spotify’s Global Daily Songs chart, further cementing his place among the continent’s biggest music exports.

The song, which features Shakira, has enjoyed a steady rise since its release as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, gaining momentum following performances during the tournament and strong streaming numbers worldwide.

Streaming success continues

“Dai Dai” has also become Burna Boy‘s most-streamed current release on Spotify, surpassing 100 million streams on the platform while helping the Grammy-winning singer achieve a new career high in monthly listeners.

The collaboration blends Afrobeats with Latin pop, bringing together Burna Boy’s signature sound and Shakira’s global appeal in one of the biggest musical releases linked to the World Cup.

Fans celebrate milestone

Fans across Nigeria and beyond flooded social media with congratulatory messages, describing the achievement as another landmark moment for Afrobeats on the global stage.

The milestone adds to Burna Boy’s growing list of international records and further highlights the increasing global influence of Nigerian music.