Shakira Live Official Theme for the Soccer World Cup 2010 in Africa

June 8th, 2010

Colombian pop star Shakira presented live “Waka waka (This time by Africa)”, official theme for the Soccer World Cup 2010 South Africa, during the inaugural ceremony, as well as in the closing of the championship. The opening concert will take place next June 10 at the stadium Orlando of Sowet, located in the most important city of the headquarters globalist and will have musical performances of international stars in collaboration with major African artists, legends of soccer yesterday and today, celebrities and other personalities.

Among the cast include Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Juanes, John Legend, Angelique Kidjo, Amadou & Mariam, Blk Jks, Freshlyground, Hugh Masekela, K’Naan, Mzansi Youth Choir, Soweto Gospel Choir, The Parlotones, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Toure and Vusi Mahlasela.

“Waka waka (This time for Africa)”, is an issue written and co-produced by Shakira and Freshlyground and also will hear the July 11, day in the end of the soccer world cup.

The interpreter of “torture”, “Eyes and “Loba”, in addition launched the t-shirt “Waka waka”, in collaboration with a brand of clothes, this for charitable purposes.

This is the second time in which Shakira is invited to participate in a Soccer World Cup; in 2006, the singer was in charge of close the tournament in Germany to interpret a special version of its success “Pft don`t lie” to the side of Haitian Wyclef Jean in the Olympic stadium in the capital Germans.

Also, the Colombian singer introduced this Saturday in the Rock in Rio festival Madrid compared to 85 thousand people, who gave their action until the final.

During their participation, held a special dedication of its new song, “comes the Sun” for Gustavo Cerati, who is recovering from a brain edema.

Possibility Related News

• July 10, 2010 -- Shakira Will Closes the World Cup 2010 with her Waka Waka
• July 17, 2010 -- Shakira and Enrique Iglesias Put rhythm to the Night in Miami
• July 18, 2010 -- Selena Gomez at Youth Award 2010
• June 29, 2010 -- Rumors that Miley Cyrus Will Sing in the Closing of World Cup 2010

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