Waka Waka (This Time for Africa / Esto es Africa) by Shakira with Freshlyground, Music Lyrics and Video
Waka Waka is the official song for the FIFA World Cup 2010 which will take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa.
Shakira samples an African song, Zangalewa, and keeps the African voices in the chorus.
Shakira will participate in June 2010, at the opening concert of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa with other artists like Alicia Keys, John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas. The song Time for Africa / Esto es África (Waka Waka) has been recorded specially for the occasion with South African group Freshlyground and will be the official anthem of the competition. As in 2006, Shakira also participate in the tournament’s final concert.
Here is the official video for the song, this is the English version.
Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) Lyrics
You’re a good soldier
Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
Get back in the saddle
You’re on the front line
Everyone’s watching
You know it’s serious
We’re getting closer
This isn’t over
The pressure’s on; you feel it
But you got it all; believe it
When you fall, get up, oh oh
And if you fall, get up, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Cause this is Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Listen to your god; this is our motto
Your time to shine
Don’t wait in line
Y vamos por todo
People are raising their expectations
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Go on and feel it
This is your moment
No hesitation
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
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
Full song Spanish Version
Shakira - Waka Waka (Esto es Africa) Lyrics
Llego el momento, caen las murallas
Va a comenzar la unica justa de la batallas
No duele el golpe, no existe el miedo
Quitate el polvo, ponte de pie y vuelves al ruedo
Y la presion que sientes
Espera en ti, tu gente!
Ahora vamos por todo
y te acompaña la suerte
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es Africa
Oye a tu dios
y no estaras solo
llegas aqui para brillar
lo tienes todo
la hora se acerca
es el momento
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Vas a ganar cada batalla
ya lo presiento
Hay que empezar de cero
para tocar el cielo
Ahora vamos por todo
Y todos vamos por ellos
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es Africa
Zangalewa Song Information
Zangalewa is part of the repertoire of soldiers, but also of youth groups like Scouts, throughout Africa. Its rhythm is catchy and it can serve as marching song.
It was popularized by the Cameroonian military band Golden Sounds in 1986. It was such a success that he changed his name Zangalewa. It is sometimes called Zamina undermined by the first words.
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May 21st, 2010 at 6:08 am
I love this song so much. it gives gives courage to the depressed.Shakira u Rock Girl!!!! u are a supa Star. Afrika Hurayyyy!!!!!!!
May 24th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Does the World Cup have two hymns?
Waving Flag and This is for Africa?
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
i love this song i sing it all day long!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:16 am
The best song,it makes me exicted,Shakira you just know to make a nice song soung good. Gosh i love it!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I luuuuv dis track damn I’m addictd to it
June 5th, 2010 at 12:42 am
… Waka Waka is the theme for the 2010 Wolrd Cup … “Wavin’ Flag” is the official anthem of Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. K’Naan has specially recorded a version of the song for the tournament, hosted by South Africa. The remix of “Wavin’ Flag” is part of Coca-Cola’s global integrated marketing campaign “inspired by the joyous dance celebrations familiar to Africa.”
June 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
There are 3 WC-songs:Esto es Africa(This is Africa),Wavin’flag,Oh Africa,but I love this song!!!Bonita!!Me encanta esta cancion!!!!
June 7th, 2010 at 2:39 am
This song makes my spine tingle. VAMOS! ANDIAMO! ALLEZ! AUF GEHT’S!
We love you SHAKIRA!!!
June 8th, 2010 at 3:54 am
The song was really fantastic this really gives great spirit to the players as well as viewers love you Shakira
June 8th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
fantastic song! it makes me want to dance .. good job Shakira, you are always giving the best :)
vamos Mexicooooooo!
June 9th, 2010 at 5:55 am
this is ayoba girl u rock ……
June 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Africa eeehh, Africa aaah. we love you Shakira.tia more.
Dont know any spanish, U rock Gal. Welcome to Kenya Also.
Jambo
June 9th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
You rock the world shakira. Muwaaaa…….. Shakira
June 10th, 2010 at 2:25 am
wow…. wat a great song ……….waka waka……..SHAKIRA always rockkkkkkssssssss……i love shakira as well as this song
June 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Sexy
June 10th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Heeehe! ds song rock,u go girl u rock shaks!!
June 11th, 2010 at 2:46 am
Superb!!!!
words r sort to describe……..
SHAKIRA u r d ultimate….ur songs, ur moves……..everything….
Keep on entertaining….i’ll always b here to listen….LOVE U.
June 11th, 2010 at 3:00 am
i love this wAkA wAkA
i love my INDIA
I LOVE MY DARLING I LOVE YOU REETHU
wAkA wAkA
wAkA wAkA
wAkA wAkA
wAkA wAkA
June 11th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Waka Waka Superb
June 11th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
shakira..ur really awesome…ur voice… omg,its absolutely sensational
June 11th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
does anyone have the part where Freshlyground sings???
June 12th, 2010 at 3:54 am
Huh…. Shakira….. U r the best…. Waka waka eh eh…. I luv t.
June 12th, 2010 at 10:04 am
awesome !!!!!!!!!!!
June 12th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Shakira great great great great great great song love it very very very very very very much could sing it all day
June 12th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Yes, it’s catchy but what about Bisbal?
That song was according to the World Cup.
But you know …this sounds like a phrase someone once told me… Two boobies can do much more than a cart …
you got it ?
June 13th, 2010 at 5:54 am
I LOVE U SHAKIRA….I WNT TO MAARY U….LOVE U SHAKIRA..
UR PRAHLAD
June 13th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
@Jossel. The wavin flag is for Hati nog africa!!!!
And this time for africa is just a world cup song
June 13th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Dear All,
Ofcourse itz rocking but……. where from can i download it…..hv been trying since two days………..pls help…….
June 13th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
what does waka waka mean?
June 14th, 2010 at 2:24 am
wow shakira, you are so amazing. kamu keren banget: you’re so cool
June 14th, 2010 at 3:29 am
Vat a throat???vat graceful movements simply awsome shacks……..u r fantastic.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:02 am
just awesome
June 14th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
i love it…. thank’s for the song
June 15th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Damn,dis track is hot..kynd of sngs in ma head dat i cnt keep off got me singin lyk
June 16th, 2010 at 12:31 am
wow ! i from indonesia !
shakiraa ! you’re so amazing .
i love it !
“tsamina mina he he . WakaWaka he he ”
yuhuuu ,, ! i love it very much ! :)
June 16th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Shakira,your’s “waka waka” is very amazing!. I luvvvvvvvv it!…
June 17th, 2010 at 4:47 am
shakira is Arabian girl and WE prod of her , she’s amazing and her voice is great , keep singing forever Shakira we loooooove you and all Arab people prod of you keep going shakira your dance is very awesome
June 17th, 2010 at 5:05 am
the song is awesome & shakira is amazing…..
June 17th, 2010 at 8:41 am
i like this waka waka song by shakira,she is cool
June 17th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
i love you shakira
June 17th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
The most positive song I’v ever heard!!
Shakira is like a sweet angel!! Waka waka , urrraaaaahhhhh!!!!
Luv ya, u r the best. Regards, kisses from ARMENIA.
June 18th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
good song shakira!!, but it really says ”y la presion se siente” and not ”y la presion que sientes” :P And it’s a shame that waka waka has been copied from another song :( Vamos Argentinaaa!!!!!
June 18th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
i very much like this song but it’s very hard for singing
June 19th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
i loved this track and shakira made it awesome. but can someone tell me the exact meaning of this songs?
June 20th, 2010 at 12:24 am
i like sakira & her song.waka waka is one of the altruism song in the world.
June 20th, 2010 at 1:42 am
she really rocks man
being a footballer this is my most fav. song
June 20th, 2010 at 10:10 am
The sound of this song realy mks me kinda excited on world cup! Well,i realy hope i can be at Africa to sing those song while watching WORLD CUP! woooohoooo..!!!
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:42 am
SOOOOOOOOO GOOD…….amazing song i loveiiiiiiiiiiit perfect waka waka eh eh zangalewa
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
this song makes me dance, m all pumped up wen i listen to this song !! shakira, u rock !! Love u….muuaah !!
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Tsamina mina e e
waka waka e e
Tsamina mina..
zangalewa..
I LOVE so SHAKIRA !!
=)
June 24th, 2010 at 3:39 am
amazing song !! like it so much. This song make me dance everyday. Thank you Shakira for awesome song.
June 24th, 2010 at 6:54 am
شاكيرا شئ جيد بأن تغني ومن أفضل أغاني كأس العالم
June 25th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
excellent shakira
June 26th, 2010 at 2:44 am
i love waka waka so much and love shakira also
June 26th, 2010 at 11:42 am
shkira u r rocking….i luv u
June 26th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
if it happens so, football being abolished from this earth, only two thing will remain ever :
1) Maradona’s goal of the century
2) WAKA WAKA song of Shakira & Freshlyground band
June 26th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
i luv u sakira n i like ur song very miuch(waka waka )i also like ur dnce steps when u move ur hip in the chorus…i just luvv it……ur the best no words after that
June 28th, 2010 at 5:46 am
the song is superb and sakira too
June 28th, 2010 at 10:07 am
i really luv the song. i also luv the dancesteps & the video
June 28th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I like this waka waka song so much .Love u Sakira………
June 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Waka Waka song is a very nice song which here in Afghanistan every one listen it and say ………. it is AMAZING!
Shakira means, the best start
June 29th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Luv this song lyk hell.Shakira u rock and ur really beautiful!!
This song is just perfect for fifa!
July 1st, 2010 at 4:50 am
Shakira, u da bomb u just rock i `was never a soccer person but with that song `m now a huge fan u are star, ur moves ur voice dey just unique. keep shining Shaks
July 1st, 2010 at 5:03 am
This song actually has quite a history to it. Look it up and you’ll see how freakin amazing this song really is. Awesome Shakira!
July 1st, 2010 at 6:22 am
IT’S THE BEST SONG AND MY FAVOURITE
July 1st, 2010 at 8:40 am
waka waka is SOOOO AWESOME !!!!I love it I listen to it all the time.SHAKIRA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!
July 1st, 2010 at 11:57 am
wow,,boombastic,,
a very nice song..i love it!!!
but, what the meaning of: zamina-mina ee
waka-waka ee..zamina-mina zangalewa anawa aa..?
thank’s Shakira.
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
i love this song wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Superb ………., lovely………., refreshing……….,
shakira u r 2 cool
July 3rd, 2010 at 12:06 am
world cup rocks with shakira
July 3rd, 2010 at 5:42 am
i luv u shakira..
its really awesome..
:)
July 3rd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
I love this song as well as shakira.
“Waka Waka
eh eh”
July 4th, 2010 at 7:11 am
i luv shakira’s singing……she’s awesome
July 5th, 2010 at 3:11 am
SHAKIRA YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!! ONE LOVE!!!
July 5th, 2010 at 3:35 am
If u fall get up, oh oh,
when you fall get, eh eh,
Tsamina mina, zangalewa.
Cause this is Africa.
I love this song. im feeling it, halala afirka halala!!!!!
July 6th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Shakira u have done good job keep it up. Luv u Seekha
July 7th, 2010 at 7:07 am
I LUV WAKA WAKA SONG.THIS SONG MUSIC REALY AMAZING.WAKA WAKA HE…HE
July 8th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Shakira….. Shakira rocks!!!!
AWESOME!!!!!!
July 9th, 2010 at 8:42 am
I LOVE THIS SONG VERY MUCH & MY FRIENDS ALSO ALL LOVING THIS SONG THANK U SHAKIRA
July 10th, 2010 at 5:24 am
skakira love you soooooo much……thanks 4 giving us ur beautifull voice …….
July 13th, 2010 at 7:38 am
wow, these song is a bomb……… i really love it. it gives courage if you are down
July 13th, 2010 at 8:09 am
… do you know how many times i hear per day ? I so appreciate shakira … continue shakira…
July 13th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Soccer, unites the world, May its magic and beauty live forever, the passion will never die in the heart of humanity
July 14th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
i mean music is a lope joins all people black white and every religions shakira your song really charmed me i don’t mean one or two all day i hear and enjoy with all my body. continue dear
July 15th, 2010 at 6:55 am
WELL IT’S SO HARD 2 LOVE A SONG AND SING EBERY DAY BT IT’S SO EASY WITH THIS SONG I CAN’T STOP PALYING IT <3WAKA WAKA <3
EVERY TIME I HEAR IT I FEEL EXCITED ABOUT IT IT WAS EXTREMELY SUCCESFUL I DON’T LIKE SKAIRA OR EVEN HER SONGS BUT THIS SONG WAS AMAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 16th, 2010 at 2:27 am
dis track is really very awesome…….. i just luv it n i listen to it daily…………. Really SHAKIRA u rock
July 16th, 2010 at 5:35 am
shakira…ur my best thing i ever had sooo..fantastic, ur moves it makes me crazy) waka-waka moves damn it!URS:K ANDAL
July 16th, 2010 at 5:53 am
ohh…emmm…gee…
shakira you are a piece of work
every time i hear this song i always feel like dancing’
no matter where i am, literally…
practically everyone in fiji is in LOVE with this song
i really wish i was able to watch the world cup closing….
July 17th, 2010 at 7:26 am
This song is really very very good.
You rock the world.
Love u shakira.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:16 am
i love this song very much and my all friends also love this song thanks Shakira i love u so much
July 20th, 2010 at 6:00 am
I love the song very much and from the day i listen i was addicted to it.
July 20th, 2010 at 8:23 am
I think this song should get an award its really innovative and the language combination is just tight, men I really love the music.
July 20th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
I find the song very enjoyable… however, I am very very curious about what is being sang between the Oooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehh at the very beginning and the first line sung by Shakira that being “You’re a good soldier” it sounds like
–something– zangalewa
Waka Waka
But the –something– is definitely not Tsaminamina — does anyone know what’s being sung?
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 am
shakira u r the great i m a very big fan of u
so make so many waka waka songs
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:34 pm
WAKA WAKA IS MY MOST FAVORITE SONG.EVERYDAY I PLAY THIS SONG SO I CAN DRESS FASTER TO GO TO SCHOOL ALL IN MY MOTHER CAR I PLAYING THIS SONG.I REALLY LIKE THIS SONG PLEANTY.
July 25th, 2010 at 1:33 am
Hi,
I Love Waka Waka… most beautiful song full of tremendous energy.
Shakira Your performance is really admirable.
I love this song very much.. Thank Shakira…
July 27th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I lovvveeeeee this song! <3 I am one of ur biggest fans Shakira! U r seriously one of my role models. Oh and she did a GREAT job in this video! :)
July 29th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Shakira, the video is brilliant!!! I like it, especially ur dancing steps. I always watch it when I wanna b free from my busy studying schedule. Thanx!
July 29th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
this song is rocking my soul…….. it drives me crazy.i jus luv the song…superb.fabulous,amazing…etc.thnks to shakira…youv e done a great job.infact in ur costume u were dazzling..!!!!!!!!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 6:57 am
I LOVE THIS SONG A LOT I HAVE DANCED EVEN IN SCHOOL WAKA WAKA SONG I JUST LOVE IT A LOT
BYE
July 31st, 2010 at 9:59 am
Hi Shakira ,
The way you danced was awesome and about the song I have no words to say. Luv u very much .
August 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
hi shakira!!!!! you’re the best of stars and i love u 4 dat….. i love dis song too and u also shakira…. i roxxxxxxxxx and i love ya heapzzzzzzzzz…. :-D lolz
August 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
This video is very lovely.. Your the best shakira, cos this time for Africa..
August 20th, 2010 at 3:01 am
I love waka waka song
September 1st, 2010 at 12:58 pm
hiiii sakira dats real gusto song………. thanx 4 singing dis song…i love ur songs line WAKA WAKA …GREAT SONG
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Tres Bien Shakira. J’aime et J’adore a vous tous!
September 8th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Go on shakira …..rock da universe.
September 10th, 2010 at 3:24 am
shakira is a very nice singer and a wonderful dancer,is amazing!
September 18th, 2010 at 2:45 am
superb shakira, i am an indian and have never heard foreign song. this was superb, mind blowing.
September 24th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I LOVE THIS ENTHUSIASTIC SONG.SUPERB……
WHAT A LYRICS,DANCE MOVEMENTS……
AMAZING THROAT AND STYLE .
September 30th, 2010 at 1:27 am
It’s perfect.
Thanks alot.
Superb Shakira
October 4th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Shakira ur best dancing girl in the world
October 13th, 2010 at 4:24 am
Shakhira … You are looking suprb in the song……
October 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
Super song dear shakira very energitic song the old man can dance when he hear this waka waka song
November 9th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
i just love the song, that any tyme am on laptop i keep replayin it over n over.thks shakira more so the lyrics.
November 15th, 2010 at 8:25 am
i love you’r songs and you too shakira
your waka waka song is the most famous and i like it.
you are the fantastic one
November 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
i love Shakira- i have ever since i went 2 a friends b-day party when i was like 8 (now im fifteen) and she played whenever wherever and i was like “oh my gosch who is this???!!” but yep ive loved Shakira ever since and this song definitely does NOT change my love for her!!!! i love her voice quality and i thnk shes a totally awsum singer!! :) :) :) well ya’all have fun w/ whatever
December 4th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Wow love your dance and your song even though I’m a kid
December 22nd, 2010 at 11:52 am
I love the song, and shakira is an awesome dancer!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:34 am
aujourd’hui on entend parler de Waka waka Shakire!!!! pourtant Elle n,a fait que du copier coller de l,original waka waka (ZANGALEWA).
Zangalewa ou Waka waka n,est qu,une mervilleuse cjamson qui sort des entrailles de l,Afrique non pas du Mexique. Oh Afrique! Mon Afrique! quelle merveille!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 28th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
this song is superb, the dance is awesome. I love it though it’s season it’s long gone!
January 9th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
sakira u r so cute nd i love ur songs but especially waka waka song is one of my favourite song.its FABOLOUS
February 27th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
The SOng is Fabulous, i cant stop listening to it, its a Gift-Talent to Shakira - great dancing and great song
March 6th, 2011 at 9:46 am
This song waka waka gives a great feel when heared. this is one of the best song wich gives lots of courage to a depressed heart and a motivation to a courageous heart.SHAKIRA always rocks. she is a girl rockstarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr………………..
June 10th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
a heart touching and gorgeous song, shakira dances quite fabulous i love that song alot all praise for shakira love u shakira
June 24th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Sakira U r invite to my homeland Bangladesh.Becoz We are so much love to U
July 8th, 2011 at 8:21 am
I LOVE THIS SONG VERY MUCH.I LIKE TO HEAR THIS SONG AND SANG ALL TIME…..
September 9th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
I L U. since world cup 2010 when listning waka waka song. I pray for u and family till my life u r great gril. THANKS.
October 29th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
This time for Africa. this song is really excellent and I never fed up listening this song.
…
But it is very difficult to sing this song.
ishwor karki