What A Beautiful Concert! Well Done FIFA!

June 11, 2010 by  

Leave a comment

Concert4

Wow, I’m speechless!This was such a stunning way to Kick off the World Cup! I totally enjoyed the concert and it really set the mood  now we hope the boys will do the same tomorrow!

Concert2

Shakira was great, this lady moves man and I love her energy on stage. She looked like a totally sweet person!

Concert5

Mr JL was there in his usual “2 sizes smaller” clothes! He gave a nice performance but I wasn’t paying attention coz I’ve seen him like 20 times already.. he needs to chill now before he bores us like Akon.

x2

…and chilling with cubs when he got to Mzansi…  He says it bit him.

Concert3

The mommy to be was looking awesome!!!!! I love this woman and I was so proud when she replaced New York with “Joburg” in Empire State of Mind… so sweet man!

concert6

Moving her hips!

It was an amazing thing to experience!

I feel it! It’s Here!


Lira almost had a wardrobe malfunction but oooh, what a stunning outfit she had on. If you missed her, check her out here performing with Bra Hugh

And here’s Shakira performing “She Wolf” at the concert…

And the official video of Waka Waka…

Just wanted to say damn! Whatta concert!

& thanks to the JC bloggers for the updates on the Live blog, it’s okay, you don’t have to repeat what you’ve already said lol

pics: FIFA.com

Related Stories:

At Savannah’s “Party Hard”
Questions That Need Answers: Jimmy Manyi
My Brazilian Experience

Comments

54 Comments on "What A Beautiful Concert! Well Done FIFA!"

  1. soul sista on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:12 am 

    LOL, so, no comment!

  2. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:14 am 

    O yeah….. the concert was fabulous… except 4 a certain period where some al qaeda was singing….. hayi kuvele kwathi mand clean(e) indlu yam……….

  3. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:15 am 

    And the “angry little Bishop” *quoting 4rm Mr Robs Mugabe* was very entertaining………..

  4. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:22 am 

    the waka-waka z dead… it must be replaced by the song by that Ethiopean/ Canada boy who sang WAVE THE FLAG….. oooh I loved that song shame bantu….

    Ther is only one thing that need 2 b done with the artist… it is that hair-do… kewkhu ezinwele zase Somali need a siras re-work

  5. soul sista on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:29 am 

    “angry little Bishop” …lol, it was “Happy little Bishop” yesterday Madala.
    K’naan really rocked.

  6. Bee on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:35 am 

    Hah um glad i’ve missed it Gosh. Had a great tym in Monte Casino with Mexican tourists learning how to blow the Vuvuzela coz they say they know about our strategy and Soweto gospel was just cool. Anyways i like that pic kaShakira holdin a mic you can tell nje by the way shes standing that shes doing a snake move.

  7. Brown Shuga on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:36 am 

    Hahah Madala!!!!!

  8. Bee on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:40 am 

    Kwa@Madala that song was never alive especially to me. The song that has been alive since was Waving flag by my man Knaan.

  9. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:45 am 

    @ Soul Sisata… so true, he was a happy chap… I wonder if Rob will agree, they will b sitting 2gether 2moro…lol
    @Bee… I was hoping 2 luv the song… trying 2 b supportive 2 WC… hayi kohlule…. bad song qha…
    Hi BS *wink wink*

  10. soul sista on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:50 am 

    LOL, I think the wakawaka song was a sabotage, the mics were failing them just like Ras Dumisani. really I couldnt hear Zolani when she started, kannte tlheng it was a sabotage… *dead* I still love it though

  11. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:59 am 

    Talking bout sound & pic quality…. SABC has gone all out 4 this WC… they had the best sound & pic…. Supersport was like Africa Magic this time, and was running abot 7.5 minutes behind SABC 1

  12. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 3:01 am 

    The only irritating thing on SABC 1 was those multitudes of adverts…

    LOL on sabotage conspiracy theory…. waka-waka yabheda just nje… no hand of Ras D ther…lol lol lol

  13. Brown Shuga on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 3:34 am 

    Hayi sorry guys I love Waka Waka

  14. Matric on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 3:41 am 

    I also loved waka waka,yerrrr Shakira is the eeeesh. Lol :-) Only saw half of the show though but i’m glad i didn’t miss alicia’s performance.

  15. tweetweet on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 3:51 am 

    What a show indeed loved every moment of it. Shakira, Alicia keys oooh damn her shoes Tjo she just twitpic’d them..

    Loved K’naan, aayeye, his so cute bathong.

    Kiki where are you?? Wowza *waving flag* ingoma yethu.

    Ooh Shakira was amazing, love waka waka too!!

  16. Madala on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 3:54 am 

    I agree… Shakira was fab, and she was waging the booty… but it’s her who was gr8, not the song…….

  17. makgotso on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 7:55 am 

    Great concert,for the first time l warmed up to wakawaka,loved Wave the flag was singing along tjo bebavelelwe omakhelwane

  18. Kiki on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:02 am 

    tweettweet I am here,let’s all sing ‘when I get older I will be stronger they’ll call freedom just a WAVIN FLAG’ That is a real song,not that stupid waka waka. It should have been a rhyme that you teach kids at creche during physical education not a world cup song. Besides why are Americans singing about Africa? What do they know besides BEADs n ANIMALs? SMH.

  19. Kiki on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:06 am 

    I sooooo agree with Madala,uShakira is a great performer but that Waka Waka song does nothing!

  20. soul sista on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:16 am 

    “It should have been a rhyme that you teach kids at creche during physical education not a world cup song.”…waphapha Kiki

  21. Nomfacey on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:19 am 

    I must admit I had slight reservations about Lira’s lyrical prowess…she gave me goosebumps with her rendition of Pata-Pata…nkosi, u bra Hugh…drugs done did him good if he’s glowing like that! K’naan moved me to tears…his performance was so sincere! Waka -waka is growing on me…Big Nuz could have stayed on stage a bit longer, Mandoza could have done Nkalakatha and Pro Kid could have done Soweto!

  22. Monti on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:21 am 

    lol@Lira’s dress almost falling apart!!!

    kanene whoes tht girl frm black eyed peas?yho she looked like she ws realy realy cold.ebe stiff

  23. nicky manaj on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:33 am 

    The wakawaka song is abt gettin up,dusting urself n go get what is yours.its a very spcial song…it dzn matter whu sings it,we ar a nation united

  24. Vesa on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:49 am 

    Was at the concert and loved every moment of it. The sound at the stadium was purfect!!! We even danced to the Al qaeda’s songs as they had a nice beat to their songs! It started at 4, and a lot of local acts performed before the tv broadcast. Not a hip hop fan, but Tumi and his white band was on fya!

  25. Kiki on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:57 am 

    I have never heard of an African artist singing about America and getting sooo much attention from the Obamas like Shakira is getting apha. Feel free to give me names guys, I stand to be corrected.

    SS inbox me on fb tu,we need to talk.

  26. Monchooza on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:59 am 

    Shakira was the star of the show for me….she was seriously performing hayi indaba yokudlala

  27. Nalizo on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:07 am 

    I absolutely love Waka Waka…I love it.

  28. TT on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:18 am 

    My impression of the show,…

    Black Eyed Peas created an atmosphere that was too much for the artist to follow,..I went like,..aren’t they supposed to be towards the end in the line-up…I mean the whole thing started to get boring after they left the stage,..but when Vusi Mahlasela came on stage,..It was live again,..Then JL did his thing and the show had some fluidity until the moment before Shakira came in,..All in all I was entertained,….I wonder how many chicks JZ catched last night,..*LOL*….

  29. TL on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:25 am 

    Loved the Blk Jks!

  30. Cleve2 on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:36 am 

    Waka waka is my song!!!!! Highveld made sure I fall for it, and i fallen for it HARD!!!!!!

  31. mama ka Gundi on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:40 am 

    WAKA WAKA Samina ……..*whooooooooooo* WC Song

  32. Cleve2 on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:44 am 

    kiki, who cares thina we are having fun and embracing what we want to. We aren’t ignorant……………….

  33. Cleve2 on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 9:51 am 

    And please leave John Legend alone. That is one guy loves this country for REAL. He came here when his music is still VERY appreciated around the world. Unlike abo RKelly opportunists who come here when no else is giving them attention. Cashing in on World Cup songs. I will go every concert he has in SA.

  34. tweetweet on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 10:36 am 

    Tjoo Shakira’s waka waka is in my head 24/7 love it too.. Highveld did me best with it..

    Come guys let’s sing Waka Waka…

    “Tsamina mina eh eh…. Waka Waka eh eh……Tsamina mina zangalewa Anawa aa….This time for Africa!!!!!”

  35. Xolani on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 10:52 am 

    BS , I see you ignored Kid Sithole and Mzwakhe Mbuli’s call not to attend the concert !! lol

  36. Ayeye on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:07 am 

    I hate the fact that I love Alicia Keys. The man snatching story does not sit well with me am sorry…..and this of course is my opnion….BUT..gotta give credit where its due…she is good at what she does

  37. Soffie on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:10 am 

    I am glad I was at home, coz when the stupid performers came on I could change channels

    That red beret wearing man, the Al qaeda etc

    Big Nuz bhuti mampintsha make teh tshirt bigger

    Oh Kaan (whatever & however it is spelt) is the most adorable looking pigeon he is so cute, I now like that song

    Big ups miss Alicia Mkhize

    Legend, boy u were hot beefed up a big but those skp & bhoboza white shoes No NO lovie

    Shakira lovely performance but that skirt looked like an overgrown sheep hair Mo-Hair or something

    Waka waka is vomit inducing

    But Rkellys Victory song, on full blast & a couple of Savannah/Storms is a tear inducing great fantastic song

    Whoooa

    Okay have said my mouthful, let me get bck to headcount recon reports and do my 9-5 duties

  38. Siphe777akalorrelai on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:21 am 

    i loved the concert esp Alicia Keys’ performance. tjo! her shoes!!! & i completely love the waka waka song!

  39. mameva on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:22 am 

    I luuuurv waka waka. Twas on point. And Wave the flag was also great.

  40. Ayeye on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:23 am 

    OMG….since when did Quinton Fortune become so yummy!

  41. Kiki on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:28 am 

    Wena Clece2 don’t put words in my mouth,I never used the word IGNORANT in my comment tu. *no wonder NeYo left u behind* hides behide my jersey No 10..lol

  42. Twice Shy on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:36 am 

    aint feeling waka waka, only shakira and f ground,beautiful concert, big nuz could use a F stylist thank u Tira for not being on stage keep it up

  43. Soffie on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 12:01 pm 

    Ayeye umubonile, ayi ebe hot shame!

  44. Cleve2 on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 12:07 pm 

    hhayi ewna I meant the americans are ignorant that is why they won’t embrace something like…………

  45. soul sista on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 1:03 pm 

    Kiki what do we have to talk about?
    Hmmm…scared

  46. Lela on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 1:58 pm 

    Lol,Kiki n Cleve ngathi niyezana,uthi Neo left her behind cz of her tjatjarag tendencies,kwaaaa!

  47. soul sista on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 4:14 pm 

    @Kiki what’s up now? I inboxed you.

  48. Kiki on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 10:44 pm 

    Soffie I soooo agree with you . That R Kelly is brilliant. I listened to it properly today when he performed and I fell in love with it..reminds me of his Storm Is Over.

  49. Lela on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 11:20 pm 

    Yhea it was awesome!

  50. Busi on Sat, 12th Jun 2010 7:45 am 

    I love waka waka! It’s a cool song & Shakira’s strange voice works kuyo- she is a great perfomer. I didnt catch BEP’s first perfomance bt is it just me who felt that Fergie was suffering vocally at the end when all musicians were on stage? ebe kritsheka usisi shame, Lira was spectacular. K’naan, yo, I’m getting his album- iwesi ba the song was re-written for Coke, its actually about his struggles growing up in Somali at the height of civil war, very sad yet inspirational lyrics. I agree- it shud be the anthem-not Waka waka- tho I love waka waka!

  51. BMS on Sat, 12th Jun 2010 9:58 am 

    I enjoyed the concert. It was beautiful and I loved Vusi Mahlasela… he was so world class!!!

  52. NahlaBee on Mon, 14th Jun 2010 7:09 am 

    Ooh! This Concert made me cry.

  53. Sxylin on Mon, 14th Jun 2010 8:57 am 

    Didnt feel the concert shame; but the opening ceremony was outta this world shame! Loved it …>R. Kelly ahhhhhhhhh! that was beautiful

  54. Thandi on Mon, 14th Jun 2010 10:05 am 

    The concert was superb!!!!!! And loved the wakawaka song, need to get myself a copy now! Wish they could sell the DVD,

Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!

Click here to register in order to prevent re-entering your details the next time you leave a comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.