It was released on by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa. " Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", called " Waka Waka (Esto es África)" in Spanish, is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. (2010)" Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" Single by Shakira featuring Freshlygroundįrom the album Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album It was the biggest song of 2010 in seven countries.Shakira – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Song)īy Source, Fair use, Link "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" In the United States, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million units in the country. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) featuring Zolani Mahola of the South African group Freshlyground peaked at number one on record charts of fifteen countries worldwide.
The music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) directed by Marcus Raboy remains popular on YouTube, receiving 2.5 billion views as of May 2020. The online pressure yielded fruit in May 2010 when Sony, Shakira’s management and members of the group, Zangalewa, reached an out-of-court settlement. The beat and the melody, particularly the chorus, heard in Shakira’s Waka Waka are all very similar to the original version Zangalewa. When Shakira released a rendition of the song in 2010 – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – without permission from Zangalewa, it led to, according to reports, an online campaign for the African group to be duly compensated over issues of copyright and plagiarism. They would often wear military clothes, stuffing clothes so their stomachs and appear ridiculously big from riding trains or eating too much, African Brew explained.
Released shortly after television found its way in the country, viewers took interest in the song for its danceable rhythm and also for the dance moves and costume of the singers.
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