"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. Co-written by Shakira and John Hill, it was released on 7 May 2010 by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa.

For starters, “Waka Waka” is a pidgin slang phrase from the Cameroonian Fang language. It basically means do it. but derived from a shortened version of the phrase “walk while working.”

2010 (South Africa) The official song was “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” recorded in Spanish and English by Colombian star Shakira featuring Freshlyground. The official mascot song was “Game On” by Pitbull, TKZee and Dario G and “Sign of a Victory” as the official anthem sung by R.

The actual meaning of Waka Waka is blaze, burn brightly, burn well, shine in Swahili. Waka waka means Do it – as in perform a task. Waka is pidgin language meaning walk while working.