Shakira will perform at the closing ceremony of the World Cup. The ceremony will take place on Sunday (07.11.2010) on Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg. Just like at the opening ceremony on 11th of June, Shakira will sing the song “Waka Waka (This Time For Afrika)”, the official hymn of the World Cup 2010. Organizers say that it will be a high-tech ceremony, more modern than the one opening the World Cup in June. Jermaine Craig, spokesman of the organizing committee, said that spectators will witness awesome special effects and lights.
Some men might dream of playing soccer and becoming huge, rich stars because of it. Well, Diddy doesn’t need to dream of something like that… he’s already a star and he’s rich enough as it is. Still, the rapper does seem to have his own yearnings in the realm of soccer: he would like to own a successful team. This is what Diddy said on the matter: “I’m always looking into different business ventures and it’s definitely one of my dreams one day to be a part of a sports franchise, especially a soccer team. If the right situation comes my way and it’s appealing and we can make the right splash and most importantly build the right team and win… I’m into winning and if it’s the right situation then I’m open to it.” Well, there is no better time for a good look at the teams than this: all Diddy needs to do is wait to see how teams do in the current world cup and then buy, buy, buy.
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Well, their music is going to the World Cup anyway. ESPN has recently struck a deal with Bono and the rest of the boys to use their music for their coverage of the World Cup. More so, a gospel choir from South Africa has also recorded their own versions of some of U2’s songs for ESPN to use. Bono must be so proud of all of this… now he and his band mates can spiritually be at the World Cup competition, even though they might be off celebrating some other success of theirs in some other exotic part of the world.
Alicia Keys will be joining Shakira and The Black Eyed Peas in performing at the FIFA World Cup Kick Off Celebration Concert in June. The concert will take place in South Africa on June 10th to celebrate the start of the World Cup and up to 30,000 spectators are expected to attend. Former soccer player and festivities organizer Lucas Radebe said ?I believe these historic events will go a long way towards uniting the people of our rainbow nation in South Africa. Music and sports are the lifeblood of African culture, so to combine those in this historic event will be a true celebration of Africa.?
The rapper has recently been contacted by FIFA to be in charge of the music at the opening ceremony at the South African Tournament next month. Akon had this to say abut his new position: “I’ve been hired as musical director for the World Cup. I will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and music at the ceremonies and I’m off to South Africa this week for meetings. I love soccer so it’s a great honor.” He also added the following about involving football players in the music while referring to David Beckham: “I know David, he’s my man. But I’m not asking for his advice. Footballers should stick to football.” Interesting boundaries Akon sets? but I ask myself how a rapper is going to arrange world cup music? but hey, why be skeptical. Why not just wait and see how Akon manages to? handle the situation.
