Burna Boy, Shakira Team Up for Historic FIFA World Cup Halftime Performance

In a grand reunion, Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy and global superstar Shakira have come together once again, this time in preparation for their highly anticipated performance at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The event, slated for Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, promises to be an unforgettable experience. As part of their preparations, Burna Boy took to his X account to share a heartwarming video of the duo embracing and exchanging warm smiles during rehearsals. In the post, he expressed his excitement for the upcoming performance, writing, 'Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go !' The video also captured the moment when Burna Boy and Shakira shared hugs outside production trailers at the stadium, clearly thrilled to be working together again. This historic performance is part of FIFA's inaugural Super Bowl-style halftime show, where Burna Boy and Shakira will perform the official tournament anthem, Dai Dai. The pair had previously performed the song during the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City. To accommodate the entertainment segment, the traditional halftime interval will be extended to approximately 30 minutes, featuring match analysis and an 11-minute musical performance by the duo. Other notable artists and performers scheduled to appear at the halftime show include BTS, Madonna, Justin Bieber, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, as well as characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. FIFA has also announced that the halftime show will support global education initiatives for children. As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup final, which will see Argentina face off against Spain on Sunday, fans can look forward to an electrifying performance by Burna Boy and Shakira.