Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (Spanish: "Waka Waka (Esto es África)") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. It was released on 10 September 2010 by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa. Written and produced by Shakira and John Hill , "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a pop song whose lyrics encourage one to aim for their goals like a soldier on a battlefield. The song was adapted from Cameroonian band Golden Sounds' 1986 song "Zangaléwa". The song initially generated controversy after numerous South Africans expressed disappointment in FIFA's decision to select Shakira to sing the song, opining that a native artist should have been assigned the role.

It garnered generally favourable reviews from critics, receiving praise for its production. "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" peaked at number one on record charts of numerous countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. In the United States, the song peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million units in the country. The single similarly attained multi-platinum certifications in other countries, including a nine-times platinum certification in Sweden and a six-times platinum certification in Spain. By May 2014, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" had sold nearly ten million units worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. It has been listed as one of the best World Cup songs of all time.

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Samina mina, el negro no puede dormir
Samina mina, el negrita no puede dormir
Samina mina ehe, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Samina mina ehe, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Tjango ehe tjango ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Samina mina ehe, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Hoy el negrito nos contó lo que sucede
El negro no puede, el negro no puede
Está pensando en dejar a las mujeres
El negro no puede, no puede dormir
Sus males no tienen fin ni con vitaminas
El negro no puede ni de noche ni de día
No entiende la situación ni lo que le pasa
Todo el mundo duerme y el lo quiere despertar
Dale al negro una pilita, pa’ que se tranquilice
Y así pueda dormir feliz
Dale al negro una pilita, pa’ que se tranquilice
Y así pueda dormir
Samina mina, el negro no puede dormir
Samina mina, el negro no puede dormir
Samina mina ehe, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Tjango ehe tjango ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Samina mina ehe, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Tjango ehe tjango ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Samina mina ehe, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Por la mañana está cansado y aunque quiere
El negro no puede, el negro no puede
Aunque la negra pone todo lo que tiene
El negro no puede, no puede dormir
Sus males no tienen fin ni con vitaminas
El negro no puede ni de noche ni de día
No entiende la situación ni lo que le pasa
Todo el mundo duerme y el lo quiere despertar
Dale al negro una pilita, pa’ que se tranquilice
Y así pueda dormir feliz
Dale al negro una pilita, pa’ que se tranquilice
Y así pueda dormir
San Elías el negrito no quiere dormir
San Elías ponle la mano, San Elías confío en ti
San Elías, San Elías ¿que pasará?
San Elías dame esperanza
El negrito no puede más
Ahí te lo dejo ya
San Elías, San Elías ¿que pasará?
San Elías dame esperanza
El negrito no puede más
Ahí te lo dejo ya
¿Eh?
No se durmió mamá – Dime qué pasará
No se durmió mamá – Ya yo no puedo hacer más
No se durmió mamá
Samina mina, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan
Samina mina, waka waka ehe, samina mina samina a legua a naguan

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