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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 National Umma Party (Arabic: حزب الأمة القومي, romanized: Hizb al-Umma al-qawmmy; English: Nation Party) is an Islamic political party in Sudan. It was formerly led by Sadiq al-Mahdi , [ 1 ] who served twice as Prime Minister of Sudan , and was removed once by inter party conflict and once by a military coup . [ 2 ]
[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]
Marcus Raboy directed videos for all versions of "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", which was the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. [14] Jaume de Laiguana directed the first three music videos from Shakira's ninth studio album Sale el Sol, and the fourth single, "Addicted to You" was directed by Anthony Mandler.
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 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 New Year's Eve ...
The Latin superstar, 47, released her latest song, “Soltera,” on Wednesday, September 25. The track, which she sings in Spanish, is about Shakira embracing the benefits of being on her own.
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 ]