Rema, Burna Boy, and Davido have all been confirmed to perform at various high-profile events at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for Nigerian music on the global stage.
In a series of announcements, FIFA revealed that Burna Boy
will perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City, while Rema
will take the stage at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Davido, meanwhile,
is set to headline the World Cup countdown concert series, also in Los Angeles.
The opening ceremony at the Mexico City Stadium on July 11
will see Burna Boy perform the collaborative track ‘Dai Dai’ with Colombian
superstar Shakira for the first time.
“Dai Dai. Shakira and Burna Boy will join a star-studded
lineup on the global stage at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
city,” the governing body’s Instagram post reads.
FIFA blog post further listed other performers, including
Mexican artistes Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules,
and Maná.
Others include Venezuelan singer Danny Ocean, Colombian
singer J Balvin, and South African singer Tyla.
Rema is set to perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony
in Los Angeles alongside American rapper Future, Katy Perry, Anitta, South
African sensation Tyla, and LISA.
Davido will also take center stage in Los Angeles,
performing at the World Cup countdown concert series on June 10.
FIFA confirmed that the concert will feature Diplo’s Major
Lazer alongside Davido.
“Los Angeles will play host to a high energy celebration, featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, the first artists announced for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, football and culture,” FIFA said in a statement released on Tuesday.
Beyond the live performances, Ayra Starr, Davido, Rema, and
Burna Boy were named among the artistes featured on the official soundtrack
album for the tournament, which kicks off on June 11, 2026, at the Estadio
Azteca in Mexico City.
For the album, Rema joined forces with K-pop sensation Lisa
and Brazilian artiste Anitta on a track titled ‘Goals’. Davido, meanwhile,
teamed up with Canadian singer Nelly Furtado and American electronic trio Major
Lazer for ‘No Place Like Home’.
Ayra Starr appeared on ‘Show Me’ alongside American rapper
Latto, while Burna Boy partnered with Shakira for ‘Dai Dai’.
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