A New Milestone in the U.K.
Shakira and Burna Boy have achieved a significant career milestone, reaching No. 1 on the U.K. Official Streaming chart with their collaboration, “Dai Dai.” The track, which served as the official anthem for the recent World Cup, has demonstrated remarkable staying power despite the tournament’s conclusion. According to data reported by Forbes, the song climbed from No. 5 to the top spot in its sixth week on the chart, which measures total streams across the United Kingdom.
Breakthrough Performance
For Shakira, this achievement marks her first-ever No. 1 on the U.K. streaming-only tally. Her previous attempts at the top 40 on this specific chart were limited, with “La La La” featuring Carlinhos Brown peaking at No. 31 and her collaboration with Bizarrap, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” reaching No. 26. Other notable tracks, including “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” and “Can’t Remember to Forget You,” reached positions 66 and 94, respectively.
Burna Boy also secures his first leader on the streaming chart. While he has previously reached the top 10 with tracks like “Own It” (with Stormzy and Ed Sheeran), “Last Last,” and “Location,” he had not previously reached the summit. The success of “Dai Dai” highlights the global reach of World Cup-associated music in sustaining long-term chart performance.
Chart Dominance and Legacy
Beyond the streaming tally, “Dai Dai” has reached No. 2 on three other major U.K. rankings: the Official Singles chart, the Official Singles Sales chart, and the Official Singles Downloads chart. These rankings blend streaming and purchasing data, reflecting a broad consumer appeal.
Simultaneously, Shakira’s legacy as a World Cup performer remains evident. Her earlier anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” continues to perform well, reaching the top 20 on the Official Singles Downloads chart for the first time. The song remains steady at No. 26 on the Official Singles chart, underscoring the enduring popularity of her past contributions to global sports events.