Shakira Video Songs: Celebrating The Spirit

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (Gaeatimes.com)- Shakira’s official FIFA World Cup song which became a rage on the web was performed by the Colombian star at the kick-off concert in Johannesburg on June 11. As the world waits eagerly for the greatest sports event on the planet, the music industry is playing the heartstrings of the football crazy fans. Shakira’s video named ‘Waka Waka’ shows her swinging her hips African-style with a horde of local dancers. The video also captures beautiful scenes of celebrations by the players and all the emotions that the world’s most beautiful game brings about in people.

Another star who capitalized on the upcoming FIFA World Cup is K’Naan with his official anthem ‘Waving Flag’ that has also become a hot search item since its release. Shakira stated that football is a global phenomenon that brings together people of all race, religion, community and nationality to celebrate a single passion. She added that the FIFA World Cup is an event that symbolizes unity and integration of the world and that is the central theme of her song.

The ‘Waka Waka’ song, according to Shakira, celebrates the passion for soccer and what it arouses in the people. The video also focuses on the line ‘This Time For Africa’, celebrating the first World Cup on African soil. The crisp video has a lot of flashy colors used to show the sky-high spirits of the fans. There are a lot of local dancers and musicians who are shown in the same festive mood. Shakira is seen coming out of her sexy belly dancing mode into a jumping around fun dancer in the song that has beautifully blended pop and mambo elements.