Category: Entertainment | Music Afrobeats superstar Davido has sparked a fresh conversation about the future of his music career after revealing that he does not see himself competing for the same spotlight with younger artistes when he reaches 40. The singer made the comments during his appearance on The Uncut Podcast, where he discussed the next phase of his career, the strength of his music catalogue and the possibility of eventually stepping away from active music for a period of time. The episode was released on August 17, 2026.  But while some headlines have interpreted his comments as a retirement announcement, Davido's remarks suggest something different. He is talking about stepping back from the race for attention — not necessarily walking away from music forever. the multi-award-winning record executive and DMW boss boasted that his decade-plus catalogue of hit songs gives him the unique privilege to step back from making new music without losing his global i...

Global music icon Shakira has shared the story behind her collaboration with Nigerian Afrofusion star Burna Boy on "Dai Dai," the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in a recent interview, the Colombian superstar revealed that Burna Boy was her first choice for the collaboration and admitted she became worried after waiting 20 days for him to send his verse.  Why Shakira Chose Burna Boy According to Shakira , once the song was completed, she felt it needed a strong male voice that could match the energy of football's biggest tournament. She explained that the anthem blends Afrobeats, Caribbean rhythms, and R&B, making Burna Boy the perfect artist to complete the record. Shakira added that she had admired Burna Boy's music for years and had always hoped to collaborate with him on a major project. 📅 Timeline of the Shakira & Burna Boy Collaboration 📅 Early 2026 FIFA announced that Shakira would perform the official anthem for the ...