Nov 21, 2023 · The lyrics of “Waka Waka” are a blend of English, Spanish, and an African dialect called Fang. This multilingual approach further reinforces the idea of embracing diversity and togetherness. The song’s chorus, “Waka waka, eh eh; Tsamina mina zangalewa; This time for Africa,” repeats throughout the track and is instantly recognizable Jul 5, 2010 · The actual meaning of Waka Waka is blaze, burn brightly, burn well, shine in Swahili. Waka waka means Do it – as in perform a task. Waka is pidgin language meaning walk while working. The shrill and digital sound a pacman (or pacwoman) makes as s (he) eats a dot. Doesn't mean anything. Sep 2, 2014 · This video compares the Spanish and English versions of Shakira's Waka Waka.This attempts to prove differences between the Spanish Version and the English Ve Jun 19, 2019 · Waka waka is a slang phrase from Cameroon that means “do it,” and Shakira based elements of the song on the marching chant that sprung from an ‘80s song by Camaroon band Golden Sounds. It’s 23uci.