13 May 2009

Akon to record the official anthem for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa

Akon was officially appointed by FIFA to co-ordinate the song as well as music for the opening ceremony at the South African tournament, which starts at the 11 June 2009. Akon said in an interview: "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." He was born in Senegal as the son of famed Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam and moved to the US at the age of 15. He is quite big in hiphop if I am not completely wrong...

For those who don't know him - watch the video and listen to the music. I am very sure that you have heard it before...



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