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waka waka

Waka waka is Waka Waka (African moment).

Waka Waka (African Moment) is a song sung by Colombian female singer Shakira and South African music group Freshlyground, and it is also the official theme song of the 20 10 World Cup in South Africa. This song was written and composed by john seale, Emile Cody, Saebel King Paul, Shakira and Du Bailey Eugene Vicott.

Its English version is included in the official music album "Listen up! And the Spanish version is included in Shakira's ninth studio album "Sale El Sol".

Appreciation of the song Waka Waka (African moment)

Waka Waka (African Moment) expresses the spirit and vitality of the World Cup in South Africa with a rhythm full of African characteristics, and shows fans a wild and enthusiastic Africa.

At the beginning of the song, South African indigenous symbols such as Humai and African drums seem to bring people into the vast African grassland. Blending Shakira's mellow voice with African characteristics, the whole song is full of inspiring power of African music.