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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.
2006 – Voices from the FIFA World Cup; 2010 – Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album; 2014 – One Love, One Rhythm – The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album; 2018 – No album, but an official playlist: FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Official Playlist) [67] 2022 – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack [68]
"Everywhere You Go" is the MTN theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup [2] performed by an all-star supergroup of international artists called Rhythm of Africa United. The song is led by US-American singer Kelly Rowland and features many male African artists and Rola Saad , a Lebanese female singer.
It was the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. Released on June 6, 2010, for digital download, the song received generally positive critical reception, and became a minor hit. It was later included on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album, released on May 31 and in Kelly's compilation album Epic.
South African teacher/ activist/singer Jpre contributes a revamp of his historical song, "Ke Nako" to the album. Originally recorded and adopted by Mr. Nelson Mandela as his election campaign "theme" song, the 2010 edition features International Superstar Wyclef Jean, 5 Time Grammy Nominee Jazmine Sullivan, and introduces new sensation B. Howard.
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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.
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