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Waka Waka lives on: Shakira and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to headline football’s biggest final

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026
The Ghetto Kids, once street dancers in Kampala before turning a social media sensation, will join the anthem queen of the World Cup at the tournament’s first Super Bowl‑style halftime show ....
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Shakira reveals why she calls her sons 'Waka Waka babies'

The News International 05 Jun 2026
Shakira reveals why she calls her sons 'Waka Waka babies'. Shakira has revealed that her sons were born because of her hit song Waka Waka ...That's why I call my kids the ‘Waka' kids; I think they were born because of that song," Shakira said ... .
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Shakira and Burna Boy’s 'Dai Dai' World Cup 2026 anthem sparks debate over 'Waka Waka' legacy

Independent online (SA) 27 May 2026
But instead of uniting the internet, the video quickly sparked debate online, with many viewers comparing it to the legacy of "Waka Waka" and questioning whether the new anthem managed to recreate the same magic.
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From Waka Waka To Dai Dai: A Look At Shakira’s Long Love Affair With Football

News18 08 May 2026
Shakira and Burna Boy will release Dai Dai, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, on May 14, aiming to recapture the global impact of Waka Waka ....
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FIFA World Cup Songs Playlist: From 'Cup Of Life' To 'Waka Waka' And 'Dai Dai'

News18 08 May 2026
FIFA World Cup songs from 1962 to 2026, with iconic songs like Un’estate italiana, Cup of Life, Waka Waka, Hayya Hayya and Dai Dai ....
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Why 'Waka Waka' still matters as Shakira prepares new FIFA World Cup anthem

Independent online (SA) 08 May 2026
The singer created the 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" featuring South African group Freshlyground, which went on to be super successful ... "Waka Waka" was inspired by the 1986 Cameroonian song "Zangaléwa".
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Is Shakira returning for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Burna Boy after Waka Waka global success? Here’s the truth

The Times of India 08 May 2026
Fans still connect Shakira with some of the most memorable World Cup songs ever made, especially Waka Waka ... Back in 2010, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) became one of the biggest World Cup songs ever.
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