Barabaraberebere Saminamina E E Waka Waka <Plus • Blueprint>

: The chorus is sampled from the 1986 Cameroonian song " Zangaléwa " by the group Golden Sounds , composed mostly of Cameroonian army members. Meaning : Tsamina mina : "Come" or "Come to me" in the Fang language.

This part refers to the Brazilian song , which became an international club hit around 2012.

: While Shakira's version is an upbeat anthem of unity and perseverance, the original was a satirical military march often used to poke fun at African military officers who collaborated with colonial powers. Barabaraberebere Saminamina E E Waka Waka

: A pidgin slang term meaning "do it," "keep going," or "walk while working".

: Roughly translates to "Who sent you?" or "Where do you come from?". : The chorus is sampled from the 1986

Watch the official music video for Shakira's 2010 World Cup anthem: shakiraVEVO YouTube• Jun 4, 2010 2. "Barabaraberebere"

The "Saminamina" and "Waka Waka" portions come from Shakira's 2010 FIFA World Cup official song . : While Shakira's version is an upbeat anthem

The phrase "" often appears as a popular internet mashup or misheard lyric sequence combining two massive global hits: the Brazilian dance track " Bara Bará Bere Berê " and the 2010 World Cup anthem " Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) ". 1. "Waka Waka" (Saminamina E E)