Shakira's 2010 World Cup anthem revealed

Shakira during Rock In Rio.
Author: Andres.Arranz

    Shakira's song "Africa" was chosen to be an official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem.

    The Columbian singer recorded the song with Freshlyground - a band from RPA. It will be officially released na April the 19th, however we can already listen to an excerpt from it. On YouTube naturally ;-).


    Shakira and Freshlyground, as well as The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend together with Alicia Keys will perform on a concert which will be a part of an opening ceremony held in Soweto on June the 10nd. The anthem will also be performed at World Cup's finale.


    What's interesting, two versions have been recorded - an english-language "Africa" and a spanish version called "Saminamina". Both of which can be listened right here:

English version

Spanish version

    Which one do you like more? :) I personally think that the lyrics in the Spanish version are better.

    The track’s African influences can be heard through the sample of 'Zangalewa', a Camaroonian song from the 80s.