Choka Choka
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"Choka Choka" is a song recorded by Brazilian singer Anitta and Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released on 10 April 2026 as the second single from Anitta's eighth studio album, Equilibrium. A funk carioca track with urban and electronic influences, it was produced by Daramola and Papatinho. Choka Choka highlights the Spanish-language and traditional Brazilian styles.
Release and promotion
On 10 April 2026, Anitta and Shakira released "Choka Choka" on digital platforms. On 11 April, Anitta performed the song live for the first time on Saturday Night Live (hosted by Colman Domingo).
Commercial performance
On 11 April, the song debuted at number 3 on the Spotify Top 50 chart in Brazil.
Anitta performed on Saturday Night Live on April 2026.
Shakira and Anitta performed the song at Todo Mundo no Rio for an audience of 2 million people on May 2, 2026.
Meaning of the title
According to Folha de S.Paulo, the title "Choka Choka" is an expression used to describe a situation where something is exaggerated or intense, reflecting the song's danceable energy.
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Weekly charts Weekly chart performance Chart (2026) Peak position Brazil Hot 100 (Billboard) 17 El Salvador Airplay (Monitor Latino) 5 Paraguay Airplay (Monitor Latino) 16 Portugal (AFP) 66 US Latin Digital Song Sales (Billboard) 5 Venezuela Airplay (Record Report) 12 | Monthly charts Monthly chart performance Chart (2026) Peak position Paraguay Airplay (SGP) 36 |
| Brazil Hot 100 (Billboard) | 17 |
| El Salvador Airplay (Monitor Latino) | 5 |
| Paraguay Airplay (Monitor Latino) | 16 |
| Portugal (AFP) | 66 |
| US Latin Digital Song Sales (Billboard) | 5 |
| Venezuela Airplay (Record Report) | 12 |
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
| Paraguay Airplay (SGP) | 36 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 10 April 2026 | Digital downloadstreaming | Republic | |
| Italy | Radio airplay | Island |