LOTD - origin of the song waka waka

explored the origins of the song waka waka.. which has been chosen as the theme song for FIFA 2010

The chorus of the song is borrowed from a huge 1986 hit called "Zangaléwa" by amakossa group called Golden Sounds.

The original song has these lyrics:

Zaminamina oh oh

Waka waka eh eh

Zaminamina zangalewa

Anawam ah ah

detailed article at

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-History-of-the-Official-World-Cup-Song-Waka-Waka