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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.
The album consists of collaborations between Colombian singer Shakira and Freshlyground, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", Nomvula, Claudia Leitte, R. Kelly, Pitbull. [2] Japanese singer-songwriter Misia is the first Asian artist to participate in the worldwide edition of an official FIFA album. [ 3 ]
"Waka Waka" – Official Song: English Spanish isiXhosa Fang: Shakira featuring Freshlyground: Shakira, J. hill, Kojidie and Ze Bell Jean Paul "Game On" – Official Mascot Song: English Pitbull, TKZee and Dario G "Sign of a Victory" – Official Anthem: English R. Kelly featuring the Soweto Spiritual Singers: R. Kelly
[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 ...
"No Hands" is a song recorded by American rapper Waka Flocka Flame featuring fellow American rappers Roscoe Dash and Wale from the former's debut studio album, Flockaveli (2010). It was written by the artists alongside producer Drumma Boy. It was leaked in May 2010 before it was officially released in August.
After a riveting 15-week college football season filled with unforgettable moments and unexpected upsets, the highly anticipated College Football Playoff is set to commence. With 12 teams still in ...
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 Wolf". Freshlyground also appeared on the stage and Mahola sang her verse of the song. [45]