Zamina (Waka Waka, time for Africa) Original Version

Zangalewa is a Cameroonian song. It is sometimes called Zamina undermined by the first words.
It is part of the repertoire of soldiers, but also groups of young and Scout , throughout Africa. Its rhythm is catchy and it can serve as song march.
It has been re made as the theme song for the FIFA world cup in South Africa featuring Shakira. It is a great honor considering the fact that Cameroon is the best soccer nation in Africa and is a great world cup hopeful.
Here is a link to the remake; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ztr96...

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[wvgurl77]

I learned this song back in the early 90's when we had a summer camp counselor come over from South Africa as part of an exchange program. Loved it then and sang it all the time. I had forgotten about it until I saw Shakira's video on a Sony display in the store. I definitely prefer the original but Shakira's isn't bad, just different like it's supposed to be. I definitely thank her for bringing back the memory and setting me on my search for the original.

[Cormac Maximus]

Not only is this a better version, but the singers can pull some serious moves: 1:45.

[KytJo]

Colombians love their African back ground and still listen to African music. I grew up listening to this song among many others maybe shakira being Colombian is on that same boat. But I do like the original a lot more outdated and all.

[jonathan mauricio miranda vizcaino]

yo la oigo desde que tengo los 6 años y tengo 34

[Steven Bowser]

I know what you mean. I've heard people say "I like the song 'Don't Stop Believin' by Glee." And I just facepalm. That is annoying when that happens. But I guess we shouldn't always hold it against them. Well, maybe in the Glee case but not in more obscure cases.

[jackiemichelle27]

This is one of the few songs shakira has ever remade something that wasn't hers. She rights the words to EVERY ON OF HER SONGS

[pheeel17]

I think people are more annoyed that it's not more publicized that this is, in fact, the original.  Though I'm pretty sure Shakira does credit them in the album booklet.

[Darylvevo]

À la basse cette chanson "waka waka" viens du Cameroun , vous dites que Shakira l'interprète mieux ? Sachez, qu'elle cette inspirée de cette musique donc c'est grâce à l'Afrique plus précisément au "Cameroun" qu'elle a gagner de l'argent alors fermez la car elle n'a pratiquement rien inventer w!

[cesar elgrande]

polvoraaaaaaaa jajaj

[funnygurlz666]

ahaha! omg i meant sued. :D

[Ben Smith]

what onto a shirt??

[ardillon20024]

I agree with you, the voice is way better here