Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) [The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup (TM) Song] by Shakira — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

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WAKA WAKA (THIS TIME FOR AFRICA) [THE OFFICIAL 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP (TM) SONG]

Shakira · 2010

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

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Tipe, tipe, zangalewa (World Cup! World Cup!)
Tipe, tipe, zangalewa (World Cup! World Cup!)
Tipe, tipe, zangalewa (World Cup! World Cup!)
Tipe, tipe, zangalewa (World Cup! World Cup!)

Verse 1
You're a good (1), choosing your battles
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off, get back in the saddle
You're on the frontline, everyone's (2)
You know it's (3), we're getting closer, this isn't over

Pre-Chorus 1
The (4)'s on, you feel it
But you got it all, (5) it
When you fall get up, oh, oh
And if you fall get up, eh, eh

Chorus
Tsamina mina zangalewa, 'cause this is (6)
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

Verse 2
Listen to your God, this is our motto
Your time to (7), don't wait in line, y vamos por todo
People are raising their (8)
Go on and feed them, this is your (9), no hesitation

Pre-Chorus 2
Today's your day, I feel it
You (10) the way, believe it
If you get down get up, oh, oh
When you get (11) get up, eh, eh

[Chorus × 2]

Bridge
Abuyile amajoni pikipiki mama, one A up to Z
Bathi susa lamajoni pikipiki mama from East to (12)
Bathi waka waka mah eh, eh
Waka waka mah eh, eh
Zonk' iZizwe masibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, (13))

Final Section
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
Tango, eh, eh
Tango, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa anawa-a-a
Tango, eh, eh
Tango, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa, anawa-a-a
This time for Africa
This time for Africa
We all Africa ((14) qhela)
We all Africa (kwela kwela)
Zama qhela


  

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) [The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup (TM) Song]

Shakira · 2010

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Song Worksheets

Synonym Swap

Find a synonym for each word from the song. Then rewrite the line using your synonym.

1. soldier →

2. serious →

3. shine →

4. moment →

5. expectations →

Genre Swap

Imagine this song in a completely different music genre. Choose from: country, heavy metal, jazz, reggae, or classical opera.

Choose a genre: Country · Hip-hop · Folk · Pop ballad · Reggae

How would the words, rhythm, and feeling change? Rewrite two lines from the chorus in your chosen genre style.

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Waka Waka was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, the first World Cup on African soil.
⭐The song samples a 1986 Cameroonian song called Zangalewa by Golden Sounds, bringing African culture to a global audience.
🎸Shakira performed the song at the World Cup closing ceremony in Soccer City stadium in front of over 84,000 people.
📀The music video was filmed in Los Angeles with dancers from different African countries representing the continent's diversity.
🎤Waka Waka became one of the best-selling World Cup songs ever, reaching number one in over 15 countries worldwide.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What sports events make you feel proud of your country?
2How does music bring different cultures together at international events?

3Do you think songs like this really unite people or just entertain them?
4What does 'this is your moment, no hesitation' mean for athletes under pressure?

🎭 Play It! — Charades

A student (or teacher) secretly picks a song title or artist from the board. They act it out — no speaking, no miming letters. First person to guess correctly takes the next turn.