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Colombia pop star Shakira to sing World Cup anthem

A song by Colombian pop star Shakira and South African band Freshlyground has been chosen as the official anthem of this summer's World Cup.

The song, Time for Africa, is expected to be released to radio stations from next week and will be available for download from 26 April.

Shakira and Freshlyground will perform the song at the pre-tournament Kick-Off concert in Soweto on 10 June.

It will also be sung at the opening ceremony and at the final on 11 July.

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Date: 2010-04-18 02:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] airiefairie.livejournal.com
Freshlyground is a very good choice!

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Date: 2010-04-19 09:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] abomvubuso.livejournal.com
I was hoping for something kwaito. But then, Freshlyground are a huge hit right now, so fine.
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