'Waka Waka' turns 12!

'Waka Waka' turns 12!

In 2010, Shakira and Freshlyground brought the world together with the hit song, 'Waka Waka'. 

Waka Waka Shakira
YouTube/ 'Waka Waka'

In 2010, South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup. The showpiece event was the 19th FIFA World Cup - the world championship for men's national association football teams.

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 It took place from 11 June to 11 July 2010.

International superstar Shakira and local band Freshlyground brought the world together with the official World Cup song. The song became a big hit around the globe. 

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The song turned 12 this year and has over three-billion views on YouTube. 

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Image Credit: YouTube/ 'Waka Waka'

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