April 13, 2010
The New FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa Anthem “Oh Africa” song by Akon featuring Keri Hilson has been a big hit with just over two months remaining until the worlds most popular competition goes under way.
Official Video of “Oh Africa” song by Akon Ft Keri Hilson for the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa
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The song, “Oh Africa” written for the FIFA 2010 World Cup held in South Africa is song by Akon who was born in Missouri United States but had origins with Senegal.
The charity song which is being released for underprivileged African youth is also the theme song of the new Pepsi advert featuring the R&B superstar and some of the best players in the game such as Lionel Messi (Best soccer player in the world), Thierry Henry, Frank Lampard, Arshavin, Kaka and Didier Drogba.
The Singer-songwriter and record producer, Akon who found, Lady Gaga the Pop, dance phenomena, also used Keri Hilson in the clip.
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The video which has an African paint theme with bright colours also features two footballers, Fernando Torres (Liverpool FC, Spain Naitonal Team) and Didier Drogba (Chelsea FC and Ivory Coast National team).
The Video directed by Gil Green also hosts dozens of football fans with the flags of the national teams painted on their faces and bodies.
“It brings out all the cultural parts of Africa you can ever think of and it doesn’t even seem like a video, it seems more like a work of art that just happens to be a video. I hope you enjoy the look behind the scenes.” said Akon during the shooting of the Music Clip.
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