FIFA fans had been waiting for a new World Cup-inspired song by Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Lebanese artist Myriam Fares, FIFA has officially confirmed that the trio is set to release a new official World Cup anthem that will be out Friday (Nov. 18), via Universal Arabic Music/Universal Music Group/ Republic Records.
“Tukoh Taka,” the track will make history as the first FIFA World Cup song featuring English, Spanish and Arabic lyrics. This cross-continental collaboration features a high-energy synergy between Minaj, Maluma and Fares as they rap and sing about uniting fans worldwide and celebrating together.
https://t.co/VryJf2gS5Y #TukohTaka preSAVE now!!!!
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 14, 2022
Friday 11/18 ⚽️
Nicki Minaj looking absolutely stunning in the snippet of the incoming hit single Tukoh Taka.
Maluma posted a snippet of the #TukohTaka video w/ @NICKIMINAJ! 😍 pic.twitter.com/LS75KPRgMI
— Nicki Minaj Lite (@NMLite) November 17, 2022
Nicki Minaj on set of the “Tukoh Taka” music video.
Nicki Minaj on set of the “Tukoh Taka” music video. pic.twitter.com/dLDEhwHcrP
— trey 〽️ (@honest_papito) November 14, 2022
This year, FIFA has released a handful of official songs for the 2022 World Cup. The first song released was the uplifting track “Hayya Hayya (Better Together),” featuring Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha, which fuses R&B and reggae influences. For the first time ever, the tournament’s soundtrack will feature a multi-song collection, with international artists “showcasing diverse musical genres that span the world, setting the tone for a truly global celebration,” according to FIFA.
In 1990, almost sixty years after the first-ever edition of the World Cup, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) began to adopt songs that would become the official soundtrack of the global soccer event, which happens every four years.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup first match on Nov. 20 with host nation Qatar’s tournament opener against Ecuador. Total 32 teams from different countries will participate.
And in the end only one will be the World Cup champion on December 18 2022.