May 17, 2009
When we think of World Cup Soccer you probably don’t think of Akon, But it was officially announced that Akon will record the official song of the biggest international soccer competition, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Akon To Create 2010 World Cup Anthem
The organizers of the 2010 World Cup are negotiating with the hip-hop artist to create a song to go along with the event. These kinds of collaborations are becoming more and more popular, and musicians are being asked to lend their songs to events like the NBA Playoffs, and the World Series.
Akon told The London Paper this week, “I’m going to South Africa for a meeting about the 2010 World Cup. I’m the official music coordinator. It means I’ll produce the official World Cup song and I’ll oversee all the official music.”
And just in case any “footballers” are looking to collaborate with him, Akon is nipping it in the bud now! He says, “If David Beckham said he wanted to contribute musically, I’d advise him not to. He’d definitely be better off playing. It doesn’t work when athletes try to become musicians.”
We think Akon would be a perfect choice! Next year’s world cup is in South Africa, and Akon has always infused his sound with West African influence. We can’t wait to hear what he comes up with! But we hope he re-thinks that David Beckham collaboration.
By PSavo
7 Comments on "Akon To Create 2010 World Cup Anthem Official Music"
Soccer Jerseys on Sat, 6th Jun 2009 12:24 am
Akon and world cup 2010 music duo…It will just be a perfect match…His afro music style and the World cup held @ South Africa..A deadly combo…
Unyime Edet on Fri, 16th Oct 2009 6:37 am
So is the song out for Download (FREE or PAID)? I really needa take a relax and listen to it. I hope it doesnt beat Handel’s “UEFA Champions League Anthem”. I like Akon. No matter how bad his song is, his Voice is always da bomb!!!!
Munzali on Tue, 13th Apr 2010 4:38 pm
Africa 2010
Tani on Mon, 10th May 2010 3:29 am
Knaan is gona sing the world cup anthem not Akon
Samantha Thomas on Tue, 18th May 2010 9:42 am
David Beckham is my idol and i wish that i was as good as him in the game of football.*’.
Hugo on Wed, 30th Jun 2010 7:27 am
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Akon is the goalie….siccccccccckkkk!!!
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