Fresh from making history at the inaugural FIFA World Cup halftime show, global music icon Shakira delivered another unforgettable performance in New York City, turning Brooklyn’s Barclays Center into a celebration of music, culture and international collaboration.
The Colombian superstar returned to the stage on Monday, July 20, for the first of two sold out performances as part of the second United States leg of her record breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Branded as the “World Cup Edition,” the concert extended the excitement of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina to lift the trophy.
Addressing thousands of fans, Shakira reflected on the emotional weekend before launching into an energetic performance.
“What a day yesterday at the finals. Today I’m pumped and I’m going to give you everything I’ve got because there is nothing like when a she wolf is back with her pack,” she told the roaring audience.
The night featured some of Shakira’s biggest career defining hits including Estoy Aquí, La Bicicleta and La Tortura. However, it was the lineup of surprise guest appearances that transformed the concert into one of the year’s most talked about live music events.
South African Grammy winning sensation Tyla became the first surprise guest of the evening. The fast rising global star joined Shakira for a vibrant performance of the chart topping classic Hips Don’t Lie. Wearing a turquoise fringed dress that complemented Shakira’s gold stage outfit, Tyla matched every dance move while showcasing the confidence and stage presence that have helped establish her as one of Africa’s fastest growing music exports.
Her appearance marked another milestone for African music on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages. Tyla continues to strengthen Africa’s influence in global pop culture through collaborations with some of the industry’s biggest names.
British singer songwriter Ed Sheeran later joined Shakira for an emotional rendition of Underneath Your Clothes. Accompanied by his guitar, Sheeran and Shakira traded verses throughout the performance, blending their distinctive vocals into one of the evening’s most intimate moments.
The concert reached another high point when Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy appeared to perform Dai Dai, his collaboration with Shakira and the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The record has become one of the world’s biggest songs, topping both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excluding United States charts. Combining Afrobeats, Latin pop, reggaeton and dance pop, the performance had the entire arena dancing as Burna Boy and Shakira celebrated football’s biggest global event through music.
Shakira closed the celebration with one of football’s most iconic anthems, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The performance served as a fitting finale, connecting two generations of World Cup memories while highlighting the growing influence of African artists on the global stage.
For African audiences, the evening underscored a larger trend. Artists such as Tyla and Burna Boy are no longer simply representing the continent internationally. They are shaping the future of global entertainment through headline collaborations, worldwide tours and major sporting events.
As music and sport continue to unite audiences across continents, Shakira’s World Cup themed concert demonstrated how Africa’s creative talent has become an essential part of the global cultural conversation.
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