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 ГЃfrica)' in Spanish, is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. Waka waka, eh eh Tsamina mina zangalewa Anawa ah ah Tsamina mina, eh eh Waka waka, eh eh Tsamina mina zangalewa This time for Africa Awela majoni biggie biggie mamma one A to zet Bathi tsu zala majoni biggie biggie mamma from East to West Batsi, waka waka ma, eh eh Waka waka ma, eh eh Zonke zizwe mazi buye вЂCause this is Africa Tsamina mina.

In the United States, the song peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later 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)' peaked at number one on record charts of numerous countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. It garnered generally favourable reviews from critics, receiving praise for its production. The song was adapted from the Cameroonian band Golden Sounds's 1986 song 'ZangalГ©wa.' The song initially generated controversy after numerous South Africans expressed disappointment in FIFA's decision to select Shakira to sing the song, arguing that a native artist should have been assigned the role.

More вњє proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing. It was also included on the set list of her The Sun Comes Out World Tour (2010вЂ“11) and El Dorado World Tour (2018). Shakira performed the song at the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on 10 June as well as at the closing ceremony on 11 July.

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