"Dare (La La La)" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her tenth self titled studio album Shakira (2014). It was also included on the set list of her Sun Comes Out World Tour (2010–11). Shakira performed the song at the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on 10 June as well as at the closing ceremony on 11 July. It became popular on video-sharing website YouTube and is the eighth most-watched video of all time on YouTube, with more than 683 million views as of June 2014. It features cameos by various footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The music video for "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" was directed by Marcus Raboy and shows Shakira and a group of dancers and children dancing to the song together. By May 2014, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" has sold nearly ten million units worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. 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. "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" peaked at number one on record charts of numerous countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. It has subsequently been listed as one of the best World Cup songs of all time. The song received generally favourable reviews from music critics, who complimented its composition. The "waka waka" riff of the song was adapted from Cameroonian band Golden Sounds' 1986 song "Zangaléwa". Its lyrics encourage one to aim for their goals like a soldier on a battlefield. Written and produced by Shakira and John Hill, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a pop song that pairs an African Colombian rhythm with a Soca-inspired beat. It was released on by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa.
"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira featuring South African band Freshlyground.
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