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DID YOU KNOW? Shakira Stole Cameroonian Song Zangalewa For World Cup Anthem - Here's What Happened After
Sep 18, 2020
When Colombian pop star Shakira attempted to pass the 2010 official World Cup anthem off as hers, saying she was inspired on a return from a barn to her home, many people online found the claim to be curious.
Curious because in 1986, the Golden Sounds, a group made of Cameroon’s President guards formed in 1984, recorded a tune called Zangalewa. The song became an instant hit across Africa and beyond prompting the group to rename itself Zangalewa.
The song supposedly was made for African soldiers who fought to liberate Europe from being colonized by the German force in 1945 (Cameroonian riflemen who took part in the Second World War). It was also directed towards African soldiers who seized power and oppressed their people in the interest of colonial forces on the continent.
Released shortly after television found its way in the country, viewers took interest in the song for its danceable rhythm and also for the dance moves and costume of the singers. They would often wear military clothes, stuffing clothes so their stomachs and appear ridiculously big from riding trains or eating too much, African Brew explained.
When Shakira released a rendition of the song in 2010 – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – without permission from Zangalewa, it led to, according to reports, an online campaign for the African group to be duly compensated over issues of copyright and plagiarism.
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