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Shahrukh Khan is huge in himself but he too finds himself star struck once in a while. During his family vacation to South Africa, the actor had the chance to meet Shakira. SRK was in complete awe of the beauty with whom he not only took pictures but went on to tweet a number of compliments her way.

"Gorgeous, gracious and absolutely heartwarming Shakira. (She) was so nice to the kids. We are (her) fans for life," he tweeted which was followed by, "...she was so humble and so real. That's why she is such a rockstar...said my name with a beautiful accent too. Have never been more excited to meet a rockstar...the wife and daughter adore her...so do the father and son."

He went on to tweet to the actress and let her know that the family were completely smitten by her. "Thank you so much for your graciousness. You are a fabulous star. The kids think of me as a big hero now. May god bless you. Love, Srk."

Shakira with Waka Waka -This Time for Africa closed the World Cup in style. Shakira’s FIFA World Cup song, first revealed on LALATE months back, became an international smash; last night, Shakira went out on top, with the help of Cavalli.Shakira appeared to be lip-synching during her performance of “Waka Waka.

which was the official song of this year’s FIFA World Cup. Shakira was dressed in a belly-baring (of course) day-glo African influenced outfit as she pranced around the stage while lip-synching. The singer added some appropriately African-style dancing to her signature belly-dancing moves for the show, which spiced things up considerably. She definitely appeared to be enjoying herself.

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” is a song by Colombian singer Shakira. It features South African band Freshlyground.

It is the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with its Spanish language version, titled “Waka Waka (Esto es África)”

SOUTH AFRICA (LALATE) – Shakira with Waka Waka -This Time for Africa closed the World Cup in style. Shakira’s.

FIFA World Cup song, first revealed on LALATE months back, became an international smash; last night, Shakira went out on top, with the help of Cavalli.

Robert Cavalli designed that amazing outfit Shakira wore on stage last night. Splashed in pinks and yellows, amazing patterns.

A mixture of feathers and flats, wrists and waist matching elements, the outfit like the song was a hit for Shakira. The international singer who has since delivered the song in multiple language versions including Spanish and English was radiant in all smile.

Finally, it is time for the much awaited World Cup final which is going to be held on Sunday, 11th July, at the Soccer City. This time the closing ceremony will also be graced by the on stage performance of the Columbian singer Shakira. She will be performing the 2010 soccer World Cup official FIFA anthem that is “Waka Waka -This time for Africa”.

The world famous singer was also present to grace the opening ceremony of the World cup that was held at Soweto in the month of June. She was accompanied by a local group FreshlyGround during the live performance. As per the organizers, the closing ceremony will be much more attractive and will have many surprises in store. The spokesman for the South African organizing committee, Jermaine Craig said, “(It will be) more youthful and a bit more technologically advanced (with) nice lighting effects and special effects planned”.

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Ambassador and education activist Shakira met with three girls from different African countries to discuss the state of education in the continent and their own experiences of schooling. The meeting with the girls came as 1GOAL released.

Its Annual "School Report" which showed that many donor countries including Japan, Italy and America are not paying their fair share for education and as the UN confirmed that in 2010, African countries may be facing education cuts of up to $4.6 bn as a result of the financial crisis.

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Watch Fifa world Cup 2010 Official anthem Waka Waka performed by Shakira at the opening ceremony. World Cup 2010 cherishes the event by giving opportunity to Singer Shakira to perform official song ‘Waka Waka’.

This song will be also performed by Shakira in Johannesburg, South Africa at time of closing formal procedure.

Shakira in her interview said that she is honored to get Waka Waka official song in World Cup 2010. Shakira finds.

African music is inspiring and working with South Africa’s most popular group ‘Freshlyground’. Besides to her performance in the final match, Shakira performed.

At the official FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert on 10th June which will be broadcasted from Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg South Africa.

Columbian Pop sensation Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ has become a bone fide hit. The song which is written by the star herself and co-produced by her collaborator, John Hill has ended up becoming the official anthem song of FIFA World Cup 2010.

‘Waka Waka’ has captivated millions of people for its catchy Afro-Colombian instrumentation and breezy rhythmic beats and it has become the most sought after song.

‘Waka Waka’ captures the energy, spirit of the World Cup in Africa
‘Waka Waka’ has filled-in a lot of enthusiasm among soccer players, as the song captures the energy and spirit of the World Cup in Africa.

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Shakira, wearing an animal print, waka waka-ed — the anthem and dance of the World Cup. The turbaned Tinariwen brought the sounds of Mali’s desert nomads to the mix. The crowd swayed to Keys, and did the toyi-toyi  the protest dance of the apartheid era — to hometown favorites BLK JKS.

Colombian rocker Juanes, in a multicolored warm-up jacket, debuted his newest single, “Yerbatero” to cheers from the crowd. Concertgoer Tumi Mohafa said the mix of races in the renovated stadium in an area where blacks once were confined is a sign of how far South Africa has come from apartheid, which ended in 1994.

The famous voice behind the World Cup song Waka Waka (This Time's For Africa) landed at Buffalo Range Airport, in Chiredzi town, on a private visit. Shakira, who was expected to fly to South Africa today, was a guest of a game ranch, which is in the Gonarezhou National Park. The singer said that, through her work for Fifa, she had become aware of the country's potential.

Colombian President-Elect Juan Manuel Santos and Colombian super star singer Shakira met at the Colombian Ambassador to Great Britain Mauricio Rodriguez's house in London and committed to work for "a Colombia that is educated and without hunger." During the one hour meeting Shakira talked to Santos about the social work she has undetaken through her charity organization Pies Descalzos.

At the end of the meeting the Colombian singer and the president-elect agreed to work together to better the future of the lives of children in Colombia through one of Shakira's social programs, which will be named "an educated Colombia without hunger."

"They spontaneuously formed an alliance 'for an educated Colombia without hunger, both were very enthusiastic, they expressed their mutual admiration and appreciation and desire to give all the children in the country an opportunity for education," Rodriguez.