Zangalewa: The sound of Africa
"Zamina mina (Zangaléwa)" was a hit song in 1986, by Cameroonian makossa's group Golden Sounds. Due to the song's popularity, the group changed its name to Zangaléwa following mainstream success. Most of the band members were in the Cameroonian Army during World War II.
The song is still used today in Africa by soldiers, policemen, boy scouts, sportsmen, and their supporters, usually during training or for rallying. It is particularly popular in Cameroon, where it is used as a marching song or rallying cry.
The song was popularized in Colombia under the name "the Military" and "El sacalengua" ("The one who sticks out his tongue", due to the similarity to the phrase, " Saca la lengua" which means "stick out your tongue") by DJs fond of African music based in Barranquilla and Cartagena.
The song became popular worldwide when the international pop star Shakira released a variant (as a tribute to African music) titled "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" in anticipation of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Before "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" was released in 2010, the song was sampled or covered by other artists.
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