Shakira Films Video for
World Cup Anthem Waka Waka
Monday
June 07, 2010 9:00am EST
The 2010 World Cup is
just around the corner
and Shakira has been busy
filming the video for
the official anthem, "Waka
Waka," with South
African group FreshlyGround.
The musicians were joined
by renowned soccer players—like
Mexico's Rafa Marquez
and Argentinean star Leonel
Messi—and a cast of hundreds
of extras.
The
new video will be shot
in 3D, and, on top of
being the main promotional
vehicle for the World
Cup, it will raise money
for 1Goal, a non-profit
calling on world leaders
to provide education for
72 million children worldwide
by 2015. Brazilian soccer
star Dani Alves spoke
out in support of the
1Goal campaign and the
video: "It's a great
way to be able to help.
to be able to reach out
and help those in need
from our position."
Waka Waka (This Time for
Africa)", in English,
and "Waka Waka (Esto
es Africa)" in Spanish,
is a song by Shakira featuring
Freshlyground. The song
will be performed by Shakira
and South African group
Freshlyground, at the
Closing Ceremony before
the World Cup Final on
July 11 in Johannesburg
Soccer City Stadium. The
song is officially available
for download through digital
retailers the week of
May 11. It also will be
included on Listen Up!
The Official 2010 FIFA
World Cup Album to be
released the week of May
31 by Sony Music Entertainment.
The Spanish version is
as well available in selected
markets.
The 2010 World Cup is
just around the corner
and Shakira has been busy
filming the video for
the official anthem, "Waka
Waka," with South
African group FreshlyGround.
The musicians were joined
by renowned soccer players—like
Mexico's Rafa Marquez
and Argentinean star Leonel
Messi—and a cast of hundreds
of extras.