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Davido features in Qatar 2022 World Cup theme song

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David Adeleke, popular as Davido, has added the Qatar 2022 World Cup to his groundbreakers as he features in the tournament’s official theme song.

 

The famous Nigerian artiste announced this on his social media handle on Friday, April 1, mentioning the title as ‘Hayya Hayya’ (Better Together).

 

He tweet read, “I’m honored to be featured on the Official #FIFAWorldCup 2022 Soundtrack! See y’all later 2NITE! This one is for Africa! TULE!!!! 🤞🏾❤️ WE RISE!”

 

American star Trinidad Cardona, and female sensation of Qatar, Aisha, are the other big names featured in the tournament’s soundtrack.

 

FIFA justified the choice of these stars on its official page, saying it is to “connect with audiences worldwide through the shared passions of football and music.”

 

“The entertainment strategy was conceived to create innovative and meaningful connections between football fans, music enthusiasts, players, artists, and the game and songs they all love.

 

“The combination of breakthrough US star Trinidad Cardona, Afrobeats icon Davido and Qatari sensation Aisha captures the spirit of the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Sound strategy by bringing together inspiration from across the globe.”

 

FIFA Chief Commercial Office, Kay Madati, explained that, “By bringing together voices from the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, this song symbolises how music – and football – can unite the world.

 

“As part of FIFA’s revamped music strategy, the multi-song soundtrack will bring passionate fans closer to the spirit of the FIFA World Cup like never before.”

 

According to FIFA, the track will debut tonight after which the much anticipated draw follows at 19:00 local time.

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