The Song Waka Waka and Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born
February 2, 1977), known professionally as Shakirais a Colombian singer,
songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist who
emerged as a musical prodigy in the music scene of Latin America in the
early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira revealed
many of her talents in school as a live performer, demonstrating her vocal
ability with rock and roll, Latin and Middle Eastern influences with her
own original twist on belly dancing.
Shakira will perform the official
song of 2010 Football World Cup accompanied with the South African band
Freshlyground. Waka Waka is the official song, selected by FIFA and Sony.
