Singer Profile Shakira, full name: Shakira Isabel Maybarak Ripoll, was born in a small town in Colombia. Today, in addition to repeatedly receiving recognition from various music awards, Shakira is also recognized as a highly influential and
The American Time magazine, which has a very high honor index, was selected as the cover image of the magazine and was elected as the representative figure of today's Latin artists.
Shakira will perform her song "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" specially composed for the World Cup in South Africa at the closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The song is inspired by Cameroonian music, and waka in African languages ??is
The meaning of flame means that the fire of football will spread all over Africa.
FIFA President Blatter said, "World Cup fans pay as much attention to the theme song as the World Cup mascot and logo. It is also an important part of this exciting sporting event. This song uses
"I am very much looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup and seeing Shakira and Freshlyground perform at the closing ceremony."
, Latin Queen Shakira said, "I am very honored that the song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) can be selected as the theme song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is an event that the world celebrates, and it will be different
Countries, races, and people from different regions are closely connected, and this is what my songs want to express." At the same time, she also said that she was very happy to be able to perform with Freshlyground, the most famous music group in South Africa.
cooperate.
Zolani Mahola, a member of Freshlyground, said, "We are very excited to collaborate with Shakira on this song. This song expresses the spirit and vitality of the World Cup in South Africa. We think this song will definitely inspire those who are playing in the World Cup."
The passion of people all over the world following the World Cup in South Africa. "The English and Spanish versions of the official World Cup theme song will be released on April 28, 2010. The proceeds from this album will be used for the establishment of FIFA.
Among the public welfare projects, the proceeds from the project will be used for public welfare undertakings in Africa.
In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the "1 GOAL" fund jointly established by Princess Rania of Jordan and FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
The main purpose of the fund is to establish opportunities for out-of-school children around the world to return to school. The fund appointed Shakira as a charity ambassador to appeal to the world to give every child the opportunity to receive education.
Waka Waka is a verb in African Swahili, which means: flame, hot burning, shining, etc. It is commonly used in East African countries and is also the official term of the African Union and many countries.
It is reported that in the MV of this song, the protagonists will be Messi and his Barcelona players Rafael Marx and Dani Alves. The parts of these three players in the MV will be filmed in Spain, and Shakira
Part of it is also being carried out simultaneously in Los Angeles.