Shakira has expressed her admiration for Afrobeats and Burna Boy in a recent interview with Rolling stone. Stating in an interview that she enjoys his music and appreciates the genre's unique energy."
Shakira has a history of appreciating African music, having sampled a Cameroonian song in her 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka, Waka (This Time For Africa)". In her daily life, Shakira enjoys listening to Afrobeats, especially Burna Boy, when driving at night.