“Football Was Created 13 Years Ago”- Thousands Join In To Celebrate Shakira’s 13-Year-Old ‘Timeless Gem’ ‘Waka Waka’

Shakira’s career as a singer and songwriter spans more than three decades, and she is one of the most influential artists in the world. The significance of her music and songs is evident from the fact that Shakira has won three Grammy Awards, eleven Latin Grammy awards, forty-one Billboard Latin Music Awards, and has sold over 95 million albums worldwide.

Throughout her career, Shakira has been no stranger when it comes to being in the spotlight. However, ever since her high-profile breakup with soccer legend Gerard Pique, the spotlight has been filled with drama and controversies. Despite all the controversy surrounding the Colombian singer in the last few months, the fans of the singer and songwriter remain as loyal and supportive as ever. Now thousands of these fans have come forward to celebrate her iconic hit track, ‘Waka-Waka’.

13-years of Waka-Waka by Shakira

It has been thirteen years since the release of Shakira’s phenomenal hit track, ‘Waka Waka’, and the song is still going strong. The highly successful track, which is famously known as the World Cup 2010 official theme song, was released on 7th May 2010. Since then, it has received recognition and acclaim from critics and fans alike.

To date, the music video of the song on YouTube has garnered more than 3.5 billion views. On top of that, the single itself has sold over ten million copies around the world. The impact and influence of Shakira’s hit track can be seen in the fact that it is still considered to be one of the greatest World Cup songs in history.

Fans celebrate the historic song

Today marks 13 years since the release of Shakira’s iconic song, “Waka Waka”. Celebrating the thirteen-year anniversary of the widely popular song, many Twitter users, belonging to various countries, expressed their admiration and appreciation for ‘the timeless gem’. The huge success of “Waka Waka” is undeniable, and it’s no surprise that so many people are still showing their support.

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Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

This proves yet again how loved, appreciated, and admired ‘Waka Waka’ is. Also, how deeply Shakira has touched the hearts and souls of her fans by creating such an iconic masterwork. It is commendable how the singer’s fans have stood by her and her work, even through turbulent times.

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What are your memories of ‘Waka-Waka’? Let us know in the comments.