#OTD in 2010 Shakira released ‘Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)’ as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. The song’s music video is one of the most watched YouTube videos of all time, amassing over 3 billion views! 🤯 | Spotlight - Sony Music UK

Shakira performed "Waka Waka" at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The song topped music charts in several countries, became one of Shakira's best-selling singles, and garnered massive views on YouTube, reaching over 4 billion views by 2024. The song's energy, catchy chorus ("Tsamina mina zangalewa, this time for Africa"), and celebration of African culture contributed to its global impact and lasting legacy as one of the iconic World Cup anthems. The music vide