Shakira Ends a 15-Year Absence

Shakira last debuted on the Official Physical Singles ranking in October 2009 with “She Wolf.” That tune performed considerably better than “Dai Dai” has so far, as it rose all the way to No. 2.Shakira Scores Her Ninth Physical Chart Hit

Shakira has now placed nine tracks on the Official Physical Singles chart throughout her career. Half a dozen of them have climbed into the top 10, while “Dai Dai” establishes a new low for the superstar thanks to its No. 79 starting placement.

Shakira has scored a pair of No. 1 hits on the roster, as both “Hips Don’t Lie” alongside Wyclef Jean and “Beautiful Liar” with Beyoncé have taken short turns ruling.She Wolf” reached No. 2, matching the peak of “Whenever, Wherever,” Shakira’s first hit on the tally, which stalled in the runner-up rung more than two decades ago. “Underneath Your Clothes” and “Don’t Bother” also broke into the highest tier, topping out at Nos. 3 and 7, respectively.

Burna Boy Scores His First Physical Chart Win

“Dai Dai” brings Burna Boy to the Official Physical Singles chart for the first time. The collaboration has already helped the Nigerian superstar rise to new career highs on multiple rankings in countries around the world. Now, it also gives him his first bestseller on the top physical singles roster in the U.K.On the main songs tally, “Dai Dai” is blocked yet again from becoming a No. 1 by “Rein Me In,” the historic collaboration between Sam Fender and Olivia Dean. “Rein Me In” has now spent 21 weeks running the show on the Official Singles chart, and as it keeps in first place, the tune extends its lead as the song with the most frames at No. 1 in the history of the ranking.

“Dai Dai” also remains a top five bestseller on both the Official Singles Downloads and Official Singles Sales charts yet again.

Shakira’s World Cup Classic Also Charts

Shakira claims one more hit in the U.K. this week with “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” alongside Freshly ground. The former World Cup anthem appears on three rankings: the Official Streaming, Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts, buoyed in part by the success of the singer’s even-newer soccer-related track. “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” declines on all three rosters this frame, but the fact that it’s still present at all speaks to the song’s popularity – and Shakira’s.