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| Burna Boy feat. Ed Sheeran, "For My Hand" COURTESY PHOTO |
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has revealed that British music star Ed Sheeran played a key role in helping him secure a feature on Shakira’s FIFA World Cup song, ‘Dai Dai’.
The Grammy-winning artiste disclosed during a recent interview with Capital FM. He also spoke about Sheeran’s support ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Sheeran’s role in the collaboration
According to Burna Boy, Sheeran helped him navigate the opportunity and prepared him for the demands of performing on one of football’s biggest stages.
“He had to give me a heads-up like, ‘Yo, you’re going to have to perform at the finals.’ He knows me… he knows how I get down,” Burna Boy said.
The Afro-fusion star explained that Sheeran understood the pressure such a performance could bring.
“He knows the stress part is a bit crazy for me and stuff, so he gave me a heads-up. He was like, ‘Yo, it’s going to be real stressful.’”
Burna Boy praises Ed Sheeran
Speaking further, Burna Boy described Sheeran as a close friend whose advice he values.
“He’s just a very sensible and lovable guy. He is someone I have taken to personally from the beginning. Ed is very smart, man. He always knows what he is doing.”
Sheeran shares songwriting credits on ‘Dai Dai’ with producer Alexander Castillo.
Shakira’s reaction to Burna Boy’s verse
Shakira previously disclosed that she waited 20 days for Burna Boy to deliver his verse for the song.
Despite the delay, the Colombian singer praised his contribution. She described it as the “cherry on top” and said his vocals took the track “to another level”.
The official World Cup anthem explores themes of resilience and inner strength. It combines Shakira’s global pop appeal with Burna Boy’s Afro-fusion sound.
The collaboration marks another major international milestone for Burna Boy. The Nigerian star has continued to expand his global reach through partnerships with some of the biggest names in music.
- Alexandra Aiyudu
