Hayya Hayya: Ghanaians fume as Davido features in official FIFA World Cup song

David Adeleke, aka, Davido has been featured among two other artistes in the official theme song for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The announcement of his feature in the soundtrack titled “Hayya Hayya (Better together)“ was made by the artiste on his official Twitter page on Friday, in time for the final draw for the tournament.

“I’m honored to be featured on the Official @FIFAWorldCup 2022 Soundtrack ! See y’all later 2NITE ! This one is for Africa ! TULE!!!! 🤞🏾❤️ WE RISE !,” the 30BG supremo tweeted.
According to FIFA, the choice to feature Davido alongside U.S. singer Trinidad Cardona and Qatari singer Aisha in the first single to kick off the multi-song FIFA WORLDCUP QATAR 2022 is to “connect with audiences worldwide through the shared passions of football and music.”

FIFA, on its official website, went further to add that “The entertainment strategy was conceived to create innovative and meaningful connections between football fans, music enthusiasts, players, artists, and the game and songs they all love.

“The combination of breakthrough US star Trinidad Cardona, Afrobeats icon Davido and Qatari sensation Aisha captures the spirit of the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Sound strategy by bringing together inspiration from across the globe.”

The development has stirred reactions among Ghanians who feature FIFA decision to feature Davido despite the fact that Nigeria failed to qualify for the mundial.

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