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Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ becomes highest-charting FIFA World Cup song
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Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ becomes highest-charting FIFA World Cup song

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  • Burna Boy and Shakira's song "Dai Dai" has become the highest-charting FIFA World Cup song in history.
  • The track reached a new peak of number 17 on the charts this week, surpassing Shakira's previous hit "Waka Waka."
  • The song also peaked at number 3 on the Canadian Hot 100 and is competing for the top spot on the UK Official Singles Chart.

Nigerian singer and Grammy winner Burna Boy, alongside Colombian superstar Shakira, has achieved a historic milestone with their song "Dai Dai." The track has officially become the highest-charting song associated with the FIFA World Cup.

This week, "Dai Dai" climbed 25 spots to reach a new peak position at number 17 on the charts. This significant leap has dethroned the iconic "Waka Waka (A Time for Africa)," a previous World Cup anthem by Shakira and Freshlyground, which held the record for the highest-charting World Cup song.

Beyond its World Cup designation, "Dai Dai" is making waves globally. The song reached number 3 on the Canadian Hot 100 this week and is currently vying for the number one position on the UK Official Singles Chart. Meanwhile, Billboard has announced the discontinuation of its World Digital Song Sales chart, a platform previously topped by Afrobeat artists like Wizkid and Rema.

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