Shakira - Waka Waka -this Time For Africa- -the... 2021 Site

The case was eventually settled out of court in 2014. While terms were undisclosed, the official songwriting credits now include the three Cameroonian musicians. Shakira later stated in interviews: "I always said those rhythms belong to Africa. I was just the messenger."

If the song is the engine, the official music video is the chassis. Directed by Marcus Raboy, the music video has over 3.5 billion views on YouTube (as of 2025). It remains one of the top 50 most viewed videos of all time. Shakira - Waka Waka -This Time for Africa- -The...

The final line of the song’s bridge is: "Listen to your king / Don't you worry, it's your thing." The case was eventually settled out of court in 2014

The chorus: