Zangaléwa

"Zangaléwa" is a 1986 song by Cameroonian makossa group Golden Sounds, later known as "Zangalewa" after the success of the song. The band's members were

Golden Sounds, later known as Zangaléwa, was a makossa group from Cameroon, formed in 1984 by active members of Cameroon's presidential guard: Jean Paul

the song samples the original Cameroonian makossa song "Zamina mina (Zangaléwa)" by Golden Sounds and the lyrics encourage the players to aim for goals

Africa. "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is based on a song called "Zangaléwa", with lyrics written in Fang and other languages, performed by the group

Spanish. The song is based on a traditional African soldiers' song, "Zangalewa". Shakira and Freshlyground performed the song at the pre-tournament concert