| Beyonce, Jay Z to Open World Cup |
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| Written by Administrator on Saturday, 16 January 2010 22:07 | |||
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According to a recent press release,the event will take place on June 10, 2010 at Orlando stadium, Soweto celebrating the "music, sport and visual pageantry of South Africa". The soccer world governing body FIFA have employed Kevin Hall, the producer behind the Emmy-winning Live 8 concerts to stage the event which is predicted to draw in about 5 billion viewers globally. Other celebrities that may headline the concert include the Black Eyed Peas, Yolanda Soares, football legends and a host of african musicians that have yet to be named. There is speculation that Senegalese artist Akon may make an appearance as he is performing at the opening game between South Africa and Mexico. Somalian lyricist K'naan whose song "Waving Flag" is the official 2010 Soccer World cup theme song may also be in attendance. :MIO Tags: world south soccer cup africa african 2010 song concert event held beyonce fifa jay football soares host named musicians billion
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A day before the world witnesses the beginning on the one month FIFA soccer world cup that will be held on African soil for the first time, a 3-hour concert that could feature performances from Beyonce, Jay Z among other renowned artists will be held in South Africa.