Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) è una canzone interpretata dalla cantante colombiana Shakira, con il gruppo sudafricano Freshlyground, scelta come inno ufficiale dei mondiali di calcio FIFA 2010. Il brano è stato scritto dalla stessa Shakira e da John Hill basandosi sulla canzone camerunense Zamina, da cui è stato ripreso quasi interamente il ritornello. La canzone è scaricabile a partire dall'11 maggio 2010 ed è inclusa nella compilation ufficiale dai mondiali Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album, pubblicata il 31 maggio dalla Sony Music Entertainment. Del brano esiste anche una versione in spagnolo intitolata Waka Waka (Esto es Africa). Il brano ha raggiunto la prima posizione nella classifica italiana, mantendola per cinque settimane consecutive. "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira. It features South African band Freshlyground. It is the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with its Spanish language version, titled "Waka Waka (Esto es África)". Released on May 11 for digital download, the song has received mixed critical reception, in spite of becoming a hit in several countries. It was later included on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album, released on May 31. "Waka Waka" was performed by Shakira and Freshlyground at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off concert in Soweto on June 10. It was also sung at the opening ceremony, before the South Africa vs. Mexico match in Soccer City Stadium on June 11, and will be performed at the final on July 11. Music video by Shakira featuring Freshlyground performing Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup (TM) Song). - Lyrics: You're a good soldier Choosing your battles Pick yourself up And dust yourself off And back in the saddle You're on the frontline Everyone's watching You know it's serious We're getting closer This isnt over The pressure is on You feel it But you've got it all Believe it When you fall get up Oh oh... And if you fall get up Oh oh... Tsamina mina Zangalewa Cuz this is Africa Tsamina mina eh eh Waka Waka eh eh Tsamina mina zangalewa Anawa aa This time for Africa Listen to your god This is our motto Your time to shine Dont wait in line Y vamos por Todo People are raising Their Expectations Go on and feed them This is your moment No hesitations Today's your day I feel it You paved the way Believe it If you get down Get up Oh oh... When you get down Get up eh eh... Tsamina mina zangalewa Anawa aa This time for Africa Tsamina mina eh eh Waka Waka eh eh Tsamina mina zangalewa Anawa aa Tsamina mina eh eh Waka Waka eh eh Tsamina mina zangalewa This time for Africa