African music megastars Tyla and Rema are scheduled to perform at the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Los Angeles. But while African music and soccer are welcome at the tournament, many African fans and journalists, it would seem, are not.

By Ayo Onikoyi There are four tracks on the official 18-song FIFA World Cup 2026 Album that feature Nigerian artists, according to FIFA’s official track list. Number one on the list and the official Anthem of the World Cup is a duet by Burna Boy and Colombian megastar, Shakira titled “Dai Dai”. Other Nigerian stars, […] The post Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr feature 4 songs of 18-track FIFA World Cup 2026 album appeared first on Vanguard News .

The reggaeton megastar and the Pontiff coincide in the capital in June