Waka Waka (this time for Africa) is a song performed by Colombian female singer Shakira in collaboration with South African music group Freshlyground, and composed by john seale, Emile Kodidi, Saebel King Paul, Shakira and Du Bailey Eugene Vicott.
The English version is included in the official music album "Listen Up" of the World Cup in South Africa, and the Spanish version is released separately, while two K-Mix versions are included in Shakira's ninth studio album "Sale El Sol" and released as additional songs. 20 1 1 On May 22nd, Waka Waka (this time for Africa) won the 18 American Billboard Music Award for Best Latin Song.
Song appreciation
Waka Waka (this time for Africa) is full of African characteristics, conveying the spirit of the 20 10 World Cup in South Africa and showing the audience a wild and enthusiastic Africa. At the beginning of the song, South African indigenous symbols such as Humai and African drums seem to bring people into the vast African grassland.
Blending Shakira's mellow voice with African characteristics, the whole song is full of inspiring power of African music. The arrangement and melody of Colombians are exciting, and then they have the impulse to swing with Shakira.