Watch the moment Burna Boy lifted Shakira as they reunited ahead of historic World Cup finals

Music stars Burna Boy and Shakira are once again at the center of public discussion after a warm and energetic hug captured on video went viral.

The video, which surfaced online on Friday, July 17, 2026, showed the Afrobeats icon lifting and spinning the Colombian superstar, executing a joyful 360-degree spin during rehearsal.

The lighthearted interaction has fans buzzing about the chemistry between the duo. The heartwarming moment comes after their successful collaboration on “Dai Dai,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Legit.ng recalls reporting that the duo performed the song together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City in June, where a similar warm backstage hug also sparked reactions.

Both artists are also set to appear in the historic final halftime show on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, alongside headliners including Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS.

The video showing the moment Burna Boy lifted Shakira is below:

The moment Burna Boy hugged Shakira & did a 360 spin.

Awwwww ❤️

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— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) July 17, 2026