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The song became popular worldwide when Shakira released a variant in tribute to African music, titled "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. [10] Internet users, including Cindy Casares of the Latino culture blog Guanabee, noted the origin of the song, leading to rumours of plagiarism.
"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 group is most famous for its song, "Zangaléwa", which was a huge hit in Africa after its release in 1986, and was revived in 2010 when Shakira sampled it for the 2010 FIFA World Cup as Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).
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 pre-tournament kick-off concert in Soweto on 10 June.
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 ]
South Africa "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
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[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 ]