Time For Africa Original Version: Zamina Waka Waka,

Originally composed as a marching song , it was used to mock Black African soldiers who collaborated with colonial authorities, or to boost morale during training. The band often performed in exaggerated military uniforms with padded stomachs and buttocks to satirize high-ranking officers. Meaning of the Lyrics

: Often translated as "Where do you come from?" or "Who has called you?". Connection to Shakira's "Waka Waka" Zamina Waka Waka, time for Africa Original Version

Watch the original 1986 performance by Golden Sounds and explore the history of how it became a global phenomenon: Zamina Waka Waka, time for Africa Original Version YouTube · The African Music Charts Original Zangalewa Waka waka YouTube · ChabaP237 The Truth Behind The Waka Waka Song. YouTube · Joossa Originally composed as a marching song , it

(or Zamina mina): Roughly translates to "Come" or "Who called you?". Connection to Shakira's "Waka Waka" Watch the original