From Port Harcourt to the World Cup stage: Burna Boy's rise is wild when you actually think about it.

Right now, Burna Boy is undeniably one of the titans anchoring Nigerian Afrobeats on the global map. His recent run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is proof of that.

Think about the contrast: back in 2010, Shakira was dominating the globe with "Waka Waka" for the South Africa World Cup. At that exact same time, Burna was just a boy grinding in PH, trying to get his voice heard. Fast forward 16 years, and he is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The duo performed "Dai Dai"—the official 2026 World Cup anthem—to over 80,000 fans.

Growth is a crazy thing.

Where do you guys rank Burna in the current Afrobeats scene?