2. WAKA WAKA (This Time for Africa) by Shakira (South Africa 2010)

This warmly received World Cup theme song has an upbeat rhythm and impressive lyrics. Along with the song's powerful African drumbeat, the music video also shows a crowd of people dancing the ebullient Hula-hula, making you want to shake your body and boogie with them. When you listen to Shakira sing "Waka Waka", you can't help but feel the African atmosphere.