Shakira and Burna Boy's 'Dai Dai' wins Germany's summer hit title

spiegel.de (German)

Shakira and Burna Boy's World Cup song "Dai Dai" has been named Germany's official summer hit of 2026 by GfK Entertainment. The track has topped the German singles chart for five weeks and been streamed nearly 60 million times. Judges cited its blend of Afrobeats, dance-pop and reggaeton, plus a viral dance choreography. The title is awarded based on catchiness, singability, danceability and chart success. The song, whose title means "Let's go" in Italian, was co-written by Ed Sheeran and performed at the World Cup's opening and final halftime. It succeeds "Golden" as Germany's 2025 summer hit.


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