Shakira Makes 2026 Her Biggest Year Ever On One Chart With Several New Hits
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- Shakira's two World Cup-related smashes — "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” with Freshlyground — debut together in the U.K.
Hollywood & Entertainment Shakira Makes 2026 Her Biggest Year Ever On One Chart With Several New Hits By Hugh Mc Intyre,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh Mc Intyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow Author Jun 23, 2026, 10:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Shakira scores multiple new U.K. streaming wins as “Dai Dai,” her 2026 FIFA World Cup collaboration with Burna Boy, debuts on the Official Streaming chart. The song opens at No. 44 and also climbs to new highs on the Official Singles, Singles Downloads and Singles Sales charts. At the same time, Shakira’s 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” finally reaches the streaming ranking for the first time, giving her two debuts on the tally as interest in her soccer-connected catalog grows again.
Shakira's two World Cup-related smashes — "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” with Freshlyground — debut together in the U.K. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Shakira performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Getty Images for The Recording Academy35 years after she released her debut album – which arrived long before she made a major impact in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom – Shakira remains not just successful, but a hitmaker. For more than a decade and a half, the Colombian singer-songwriter has been churning out smashes connected to the World Cup. The soccer organization often drops compilation albums associated with each iteration of the global competition, and typically, Shakira is involved.