Burna Boy Extends His Record In France As ‘Dai Dai’ Receives Gold Certification

Burna Boy has achieved another international milestone as his collaboration with Shakira, “Dai Dai,” received a Gold certification in France, reinforcing his status as the most certified Nigerian artist in the country.

This certification is part of a successful period for the Grammy-winning singer, whose music resonates with audiences in Europe. With this latest recognition, Burna Boy now holds 17 certifications in France, surpassing any other Nigerian musician.

“Dai Dai,” released as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has seen significant global success since its release. The multilingual song, which incorporates both English and Spanish, has performed well on streaming platforms and international charts.

Burna Boy and Shakira first performed the track during the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico and are also set to perform together again at the tournament’s final, where they will headline a special 30-minute halftime show.

The new Gold certification enhances Burna Boy’s impressive record in France, which already includes six Diamond certifications from songs such as “Gbona,” “On The Low,” “Last Last,” Dave’s “Location,” “Jerusalema” with Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode, and “Be Honest” with Jorja Smith.

He has also received four Platinum certifications for tracks like “YE,” “City Boys,” Dadju’s “Donne-moi L’accord,” and Coldplay’s “We Pray.”

His list of Gold-certified songs has expanded to include “Collateral Damage,” “Alone,” “For My Hand” featuring Ed Sheeran, “It’s Plenty,” “Kampé II,” and the newly certified “Dai Dai.”

This latest achievement highlights Burna Boy’s commercial success in France and underscores the global growth of Afrofusion, with the Nigerian artist remaining a key figure in promoting the genre on an international scale.

🚨 Burna Boy extends his record as the Nigerian artist with the most CERTIFIED songs in France 🇫🇷 (17):

#1. Jerusalema – 💎
#2. On The Low – 💎
#3. Be Honest – 💎
#4. Last Last – 💎
#5. Location – 💎
#6. Gbona – 💎
#7. Ye – 💿
#8. Donne-moi L’accord – 💿
#9. City Boys – 💿
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— THE DEBUT HUB (@thedebuthub) July 13, 2026