Go Behind the Scenes with Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, and Shakira in New World Cup Halftime Video Diary

Burna Boy recently pulled back the curtain on one of the most significant milestones of his career, and we were granted an exclusive, front-row perspective.

In a compelling new behind-the-scenes visual diary, the Afrobeats visionary chronicles the frantic and exhilarating hours leading up to his headline performance at the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. From the initial rush of a police escort through the streets to the heart-pounding intensity of stepping onto the pitch at MetLife Stadium, the footage offers an intimate, chronological look at the gravity of such a massive global stage.

The journey is punctuated by several star-studded encounters. Burna is seen sharing a lighthearted moment with “Dai Dai” collaborator Shakira, whose anthem has dominated the Billboard Global 200 for consecutive weeks. The clip also captures candid interactions with streamer iShowSpeed, a warm embrace with Justin Bieber, and a brief appearance by Ted Lasso icon Jason Sudeikis. Between the cameos, Burna remains laser-focused, refining his set during a final, quiet rehearsal just moments before the world tuned in.

The documentary-style footage culminates in the electric energy of the performance, followed by the camaraderie behind the curtain. As he makes his way into the player tunnel, Burna is met with genuine praise from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who served as the creative architect for the halftime spectacular and collaborated with the band on the show’s finale, “We Dance.”

Experience the full scope of Burna Boy’s monumental day in the video below.