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Burna Boy Adds Another Diamond Record in France With ‘Dai Dai’

Burna Boy and Shakira's 'Dai Dai' has been certified Diamond in France, marking his seventh Diamond record in the country.

Burna Boy and Shakira's 'Dai Dai' single

The collaborative single “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy has been certified Diamond in France, adding another international certification to his catalogue.

The track is the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and has continued to perform globally since its release.

The new certification gives Burna Boy seven Diamond-certified songs in France, extending his record as the Nigerian artist with the most certified songs in the country. His previous Diamond records in France are:

  • “Jerusalema”
  • “On The Low”
  • “Be Honest”
  • “Last Last”
  • “Location”
  • “Gbona”

Outside France, “Dai Dai” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and topped charts in 28 countries. It is also the highest-peaking World Cup anthem in Spotify Global chart history.

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