Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010) and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. She served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists. She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice (2000s and 2010s). For her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music she received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards in 2011. She was appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the US in 2011, and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012.
This Is Africa
Shakira Lyrics
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Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
You're on the front line
Everyone's watching
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The pressure is on
But you've got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up oh, oh
And if you fall get up eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
'Cause this is Africa
Tsamina mina eh, eh
Waka waka eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Listen to your God
This is our motto
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
People are raising
Their expectations
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
Today's your day
I feel it
You paved the way
Believe it
If you get down get up oh, oh
When you get down get up eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, a, a
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Abuyil'amajoni piki piki mama from A to Z
Bathi susa lamajoni piki piki mama from East to West
Bathi waka waka ma, eh, eh
Waka waka ma, eh, eh
Zonk'izizwe mazibuye
'Cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
Tsamina mina
Anawa, a, a
Tsamina mina
Tsamina mina
Anawa, a, a
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, a, a
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Django, eh, eh
Django, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, a, a
Django, eh, eh
Django, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, a, a
This time for Africa
This time for Africa
We're all Africa (Izani maqela)
We're all Africa (Khwela khwela)
(Izani maqela)
The first verse of the song Waka Waka by Shakira&Freshlyground is about having courage and persistence even in rough times. The lyric compares soldiers who pick themselves up after getting knocked down to an individual who's on the front line to fight off obstacles. It continues by emphasizing how serious the situation is and encourages those in it to keep pushing forward. The second verse changes to a more spiritual aspect where it praises individuals to listen to their God and seize the moment. The chorus of the song revolves around the phrase "Tsamina mina zangalewa," which means "Come on, let's go" in the Cameroonian language of Fang. The chorus is about unity, raising expectations, and paving the way for a new and better future.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and catchy tune that emphasizes positivity, courage, persistence, and unity. It showcases the importance of fighting battles and standing up for oneself's beliefs. The first and second verses encourage individuals never to give up, get back up, and seize their moment. The chorus emphasizes coming together, raising expectations, and pushing towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a good soldier
You're courageous and know how to face obstacles
Choosing your battles
You're selective in what you fight for
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
After facing defeat or setbacks, you get back up and keep going
You're on the front line
You're at the forefront of action
Everyone's watching
All eyes are on you
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
You're aware of the gravity of the situation and that the end is near, but you're determined to fight on
The pressure is on
There's a lot at stake, and the situation is tense
You feel it
You're aware of the pressure
But you've got it all
You have all the tools and skills you need to succeed
Believe it
Have faith in yourself
When you fall get up oh oh
When you fail, get back up
And if you fall get up eh eh
Even if you face many failures, keep getting back up
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come on, let's go (in African dialect)
'Cause this is Africa
Let’s go and face challenges as Africans
This time for Africa
Let's show the world what Africa is made of
Listen to your God
Pay attention to what you believe in
This is our motto
This is what we live by
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
It's your moment, don't hesitate and give it your all
People are raising
Others have expectations of you
Their expectations
What others expect of you
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
Don't hold back, this is your chance to make an impact
Today's your day
This is your special day
I feel it
Something special is happening
You paved the way
You've worked hard to be where you are
If you get down get up oh oh
If you get knocked down, keep getting up
When you get down get up eh eh
Don't ever give up, just keep getting up
Anawa aa
We're moving (in African dialect)
Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
We have the best of everything from A to Z (in African dialect)
Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
We have what it takes, from East to West (in African dialect)
Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
We're moving forward, one step at a time (in African dialect)
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
Let's keep moving forward because this is Africa (in African dialect)
This time for Africa
Let's do this for Africa
Django eh eh
Jump around (in African dialect)
This time for Africa
It's time to stand up for Africa
We're all Africa
We are all part of Africa, and we should work together to overcome challenges
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emile Kojide, John Hill, Eugene Victor Doo Belley, Jean Ze Bella, Shakira Mebarak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@THRKygo
2010: People hear this song
2020: People check the views
@alfiejones4104
Tropical House Radio tm
@nickyrblx5156
Yea true
@shameershami1730
I love shakira
@puneethkumar4094
Yaaaaa😂
@ilhamdede6136
Yess hahah
@kimvictoria1418
I’m so proud why?
After 11 years, lina the comments section is still fresher than a supermarket fruittam
@neerajshukla2756
Why r u proud? Have u composed this song ??
@twiceachuuu1473
@@neerajshukla2756 this song is for YOUR song made for OUR country we're allowed to be proud
@andygonzalezdelacruz7992
Because this is a legendary video