Shakira Makes History (Top Story)

12/28/2010
. Shakira Makes History was a top story in September. Here it is again as we recap 2010: Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" has become the biggest selling World Cup song in history.

"Waka Waka" will be available on her forthcoming album Sale el Sol/The Sun Comes Out, scheduled to be released on October 19th. After selling an astounding two million singles, "Waka Waka" is the biggest World Cup song ever released, however its success goes far beyond its popularity as a song, the song and accompanying dance has become a cultural and viral phenomenon.

The official video for "Waka Waka" has seen over 170 million YouTube hits making it the #4 most watched video of all time and the #3 most watched music video. Including unofficial "Waka Waka" videos, the total cumulative views are over 350 million. - more on this story

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