The 2022 FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching, and anticipation for the event is building by the day and Akon is composing the music this time. To add to the excitement, FIFA has published a couple of songs as part of the official World Cup Soundtrack this year.
Moreover, a new notable musician has been added to the soundtrack, which already includes songs by Trinidad Cardona, Davido, Lil Baby, and Balqees. The news that Akon is composing music for the 2017 World Cup has piqued fans’ excitement.
Akon is working on the FIFA World Cup 2022 soundtrack
Moreover, the singer shared the news on Instagram. He shared a video of himself on the Big Boy Neighborhood show saying, “I am now composing the music for the World Cup.” “No,” the host exclaims, surprised. “Are you the same as me?” “Same here!” he cries amusement.
Indeed, Big Boy continues, “Because we’ve been talking about the World Cup and what’s going on over there… you know…” Akon laughs However, You cannot remove your shirt and you cannot do this, but this is a completely other situation.”
“Do you remember RedOne?” Akon answers. This producer, with whom we worked on Hayya Hayya, is currently working on the World Cup anthem and theme song.” “Can’t wait to hear the masterpiece this man has created for the WC,” one fan tweeted, while another commented, “It’s going to be the greatest King.”
Akon appeared on the FIFA World Cup CD in 2010
However, FIFA released an album in preparation for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album has contributions from musicians all across the world. Indeed, Oh, Africa was a song performed by Akon and Keri Hilson.
The song was a charity single that raised funds for Akon’s ‘Konfidence’ foundation, which helps impoverished children in Africa. Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba, Kaká, Fernando Torres, Lionel Messi, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, and Andrei Arshavin appeared in the music video.
FIFA will release a soundtrack album with numerous songs this year
The FIFA World Cup anthems and theme music have long been a source of debate. Although, from Shakira’s breakthrough single Waka Waka in 2010 to La La La in 2014, the songs have become global playlist staples.
Indeed, FIFA has created a new way to present the World Cup anthem this year. The federation is publishing a soundtrack of music for the competition, which will be held in Qatar in November.
Moreover, According to FIFA Commercial Officer Kay Madati, the multi-song soundtrack will connect devoted fans closer than ever before to the heart of the FIFA World Cup as part of FIFA’s new music strategy.
However, among the previously released songs from the soundtrack are Hayya Hayya (Better Together) by Trinidad Cardona, Davido, and Aisha; The World Is Yours To Take by Lil Baby; and Light the Sky by Nora Fatehi, Balqees, Rahma Riad, and Manal. To sum up, are you looking forward to hearing Akon’s addition to the FIFA World Cup soundtrack?
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