Keys and John Legend graced the event and it was such a hugesuccess. Almost 30,000 people watched their favorite local and international superstars in the Day-1 opening concert.
(YouTube video of Shakira Waka Waka is given below)
The great dancer as well as singer Shakira, wearing an animal print, grass skirt and cutaway bodice gave a bouncy performance of Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), the official anthem and dance of the World Cup.
In the meantime, Fergie walk her stuff in a Gladiator-inspired outfit, her leg-baring black, gold and silver number, total with bejeweled breast plates and structured shoulder and hip panels must have impressed Nelson Mandela.
Alicia Keys also made the most of her visit to opening ceremony in South Africa. Hours before singing at the opening show, the superstar speaks out about how Africa needs to know more about AIDS.
Many fans came wrapped in the colors of the South African jersey or flag. The German Press Agency (DPA) even spotted a rainbow Mohawk, mixed in amongst the Stetsons and sombreros of several visiting fans from the US and Mexico.
The fans are excitedly waiting to see the day- 2 opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2010. Those who bought tickets of the concert wait for long hours in line to enter the Grand Parade in the heart of the city.
Expected in Day-2 opening ceremony various performers will be present today. That will not be disclosing till now. Organizers also said that they are bringing out the best of what South Africa can present and also the whole African continent. This will be one of the 1st major sporting events in current history hosted by an African nation so still don’t know what to anticipate.
If you miss out the last night world cup opening ceremony 2010 live events then you can still watch the highlight replay of last night performance from vevo.com. The live performance YouTube video of Shakira Waka Waka is given below.
