Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian pop singer Shakira meet and rehearse ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Multiple outlets report that the two performers have been getting ready at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where preparations are underway for Sunday’s match. Photos and videos shared on social media show Burna Boy and Shakira exchanging smiles and engaging in a lighthearted interaction during rehearsal sessions. One outlet describes a video posted by Burna Boy on X featuring the pair laughing and sharing a warm embrace, while another highlights a rehearsal photograph published by Shakira on her social accounts. Shakira’s post includes a message signaling that she will perform at the World Cup final and invites fans to join in. The reports present their reunion and rehearsal as part of the event’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show featuring the two artists together.
Burna Boy and Shakira rehearse together for 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian pop singer Shakira meet and rehearse ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Multiple outlets report that the two performers have been get...
- Burna Boy and Shakira meet during rehearsals for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
- Rehearsals take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Burna Boy and Shakira share lighthearted moments during the rehearsal sessions, shown in social media posts.
- At least one video and one rehearsal photo are shared on platforms such as X.
- Their appearance is set for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final.
Sharing a glimpse of the preparations on social media, Shakira posted a rehearsal photograph with Burna Boy and wrote, "Getting ready for Sunday! @burnaboygram See you at the @fifaworldcup Final! Dai dai, iko, dale, allez, let's go."
2 hours agoNigerian Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy and Colombian music icon, Shakira have reunited ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, sharing a lighthearted moment during rehearsals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Burna Boy posted a video on X showing the pair exchanging smiles, laughter and a warm embrace as preparations intensify for the tournament’s first-ever […] Burna Boy, Shakira reunite ahead of historic World Cup final halftime show
3 hours agoNigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and pop icon Shakira meet during rehearsals for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Read More: https://punchng.com/photo-burna-boy-shakira-meet-ahead-of-world-cup-final-halftime-show/
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