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"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. Co-written by Shakira and John Hill, it was released on 7 May 2010 by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa.
Following the worldwide success of "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", Shakira soon began work on her ninth studio album Sale el Sol.She decided to experiment with merengue music on the album, saying "I grew up listening to merengue—that was a big part of my life, and I was missing it."
[6] [25] Shakira was chosen to record the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", which was released in May 2010. [26] It topped numerous record charts and was a multi-platinum selling single in Italy, [27] Germany, [28] Mexico, [29] Spain [30] and Switzerland. [31]
A song by Colombian pop star Shakira and Freshlyground was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The song, titled "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", is based on "Zangalewa", a popular Makossa African soldiers' song by Golden Sounds. "Zangalewa" was a hit single in Colombia in 1987. Shakira and Freshlyground performed the song at the ...
The shows closed with a lively performance of Shakira’s World Cup hit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", during which large amounts of confetti were thrown into the air. During the North American dates, from 21 September to 23 October 2010, the tour grossed $3,685,377 and ranked fourth on Billboard’s Hot Tours chart, dated 11 November 2010.
South Africa: She Wolf, Hips Don't Lie, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) [23] July 13, 2014 FIFA World Cup Closure: Brazil: La La La (Brazil 2014) [24] October 13, 2012 Fifa Women's World Cup: Azerbaiján: Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) [25] February 14, 2010 NBA Halftime Show: Texas: She Wolf, Give It Up to Me [26] December 27, 2010 China ...
Forget what you’ve heard, Shakira is fully embracing her single era. The Latin superstar, 47, released her latest song, “Soltera,” on Wednesday, September 25. The track, which she sings in ...
Shakira was chosen by FIFA to make the official anthem of the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa. Shakira performed "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" at the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on 10 June at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The song was preceded by performances of her past singles "Hips Don't Lie" and "She ...