Pop star Shakira’s official World Cup anthem “Waka Waka” has received an unofficial “No, no” from South Africans.
The song, a collaboration with South African band Freshlyground, was released on radio stations last week but has not hit the right note with soccer fans in the host country.
"Waka Waka - Time for Africa" takes its inspiration from Cameroonian music. But South Africans aren’t convinced Colombian singer Shakira is the right person to represent Africa’s first World Cup.
The 33-year-old Shakira is one of a string of international artists also performing at FIFA’s June 10 Kickoff concert to mark the start of the tournament.
The Kickoff line up, which includes American artists Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas, was criticized in South Africa, where locals felt their own musicians had been sidelined. World Cup organizers have now agreed to add more local artists.
Watch below the music video Waka Waka, This Time For Africa:
Source: AFP
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