Shakira Left Us Waka Waka In Africa
This song became widely known due to its use in the South African hosted 2010 World Cup. The performance of the song at the opening of the World Cup and the frequent display during match breaks made it popular all over the world. Shakira’s dance group in the video and her cultural African attire makes the music video pleasant to watch over and over again.
The song speaks directly to a soldier figure, reminding him of his adventures and encouraging him to keep on moving even when it gets tough. Most parts of the song are written in a traditional African language which may not be understood by all. However, the words ‘Tsamina mina’ and ‘waka waka’ could be found expressed joyfully on the lips of people all over the world.