The tradition of FIFA theme songs just rocks! Ever since 1994 the partnership of Sony Music records with FIFA has raised a new spirit and given a new definition to the fun loaded one sport of the whole world.World cup not only brings four weeks of unlimited, untamed fun sport but the onset of football in South Africa, the “Travel Capital Country” of the world brings a lot of other surprises along such as hit after a hit songs, music, festivals, events, exhibitions, galas, celebrations, mega structures and cheap flights to South Africa at global sale. Flights to South Africa for FIFA World Cup 2010 finals are still selling hot and a large number of travelers waiting for last minute flights to South Africa, are making the most of it.

When the world is going crazy after the world cup of the craziest game, songs like “Waka Waka (This time for Africa)” add just the missing spice!

The journey of the FIFA official song for World Cup dates back to the good old 60’s. The first song was for the first official Mascot, named “World Cup Willie” (a lion). The tradition, since then, provided a high definition to the event, bringing more vibrancy, color, celebration and excellent opportunity for cultures to blend in and the world to celebrate together the spirit of world’s biggest single sport event. Today, singers start their preparations to break a record way before the 32 football teams are ready to jump in the ground!

This year the race is on, Latin American singer Shakira’s “Waka Waka – This time for Africa” won the match against Simon Cowell’s “shout for England” and scored its place as “FIFA World Cup 2010 Official Song”. Other singers of International fame have also proven a bitter competitor in the game of songs where Akon feat Keri Hilson’s “Oh Africa”, R. Kelly’s “Sign of a Victory”, K’Naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” and Bono’s “Move on Up” can be heard all over the stadiums.

For those not a fan of western bands, Vuvuzela sings the melody of FIFA 2010 in South Africa. Some never fading hits sung for the FIFA world cup event, successfully gaining the title of “FIFA official songs” include “La Copa de la Vida” by Ricky Martin released in 1998. The early era of the golden 90’s brought one after another hit song including, “Un’estate italiana” by Edoardo Bennato and “Gloryland” by Daryl Hall. In 2002, the official song “Boom” by Anastacia, set a record. The last hit in 2006, “The Time of Our Lives” by the Il Divo quartet left its mark in the hearts of football fans.