Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Colombian music sensation Shakira have reunited as preparations gather pace for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, sharing a cheerful moment during rehearsals at the MetLife Stadium.
Burna Boy gave fans a glimpse behind the scenes by posting a video on X that captured the pair smiling, laughing and exchanging a warm hug while getting ready for the historic halftime performance.
The award winning singer also expressed his excitement about performing alongside Shakira, describing the opportunity as a special moment on one of football’s biggest global stages.
The halftime entertainment will take place during the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, marking the first time FIFA will stage a halftime show during a World Cup final.
Burna Boy’s appearance is set to make history, as he becomes the first Nigerian artiste to perform at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The event is being organised in partnership with Global Citizen and will feature several international performers as part of the celebration to round off the 2026 tournament.
Millions of football fans across the world are expected to follow the final, with the entertainment spectacle adding another major attraction to the highly anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina.
The reunion also comes after Burna Boy and Shakira performed Dai Dai during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City, where the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was unveiled.
