Culture

Shakira and Burna Boy to Headline 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony at Estadio Azteca

Shakira and Burna Boy will headline the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca on June 11, performing the official song "Dai Dai" live for the first time alongside J Balvin, Tyla, and Maná before Mexico faces South Africa.

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Burna Boy's "No Sign of Weakness": A Bold Declaration of Resilience and Global Domination

Burna Boy's eighth studio album 'No Sign of Weakness' dropped July 11, 2025 through Atlantic and Spaceship Records — 16 tracks cementing the African Giant's case for global domination.

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Sunday Notes: Burna Boy, SVB, Air Jordan 1 "Palomino"

Sunday's roundup spans Burna Boy, the SVB banking collapse, and the Air Jordan 1 'Palomino' — with culture picks from Harlem fashion editor Aria Hughes.

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Monday Notes

Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems lit up the 2023 NBA All-Star Game—Monday's links recap the full weekend, including Jayson Tatum's MVP and Mac McClung's dunk contest win.

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Wednesday Notes

Groups like ExodUS and Blaxit Global are helping Black women leave the US for a better quality of life—Wednesday's lead story alongside Rihanna's Vogue cover.

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Thursday Notes

Thursday's reading list leads with Acquired's deep dive into the NFL's business strategy—plus culture and sports links curated for the week.