• FIFA Fan Festivals throughout Doha and around the world, as well as in FIFA World Cup venues all over Qatar, will feature Tukoh Taka.
• The song, which unites three internationally renowned singers, symbolises the game’s inclusivity.
• On Saturday, November 19, Maluma and Myriam Fares will perform at the start of the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha.
Official Video : Tukoh Taka – Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Anthem
Tukoh Taka, the first-ever official FIFA Fan Festival song, is being released by music icons Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam Fares to energise the atmosphere at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Republic Records and Common Arabic Music worked together on the publication of FIFA Sound, the ground-breaking project that unites the universal languages of music and sport.
The most recent song added to the tournament’s multi-song Official Soundtrack, Tukoh Taka, will encapsulate the spirit of football’s greatest global celebration by flowing through it.
By magnifying three of music’s most recognisable voices, Tukoh Taka will create the mood for an unforgettable experience, whether it is at the FIFA Fan Festivals taking place in Doha’s Al Bidda Park and around the world or the commotion in the stadiums throughout Qatar.
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. Also is referred to as the “queen of hip hop” since she is the best-selling female rapper in history.
Maluma, a Colombian singer-songwriter, with a Latin Grammy Award,is well-known around the world. Born and raised in Medellín, he developed an interest in music at a young age, recording songs since age sixteen. He released his debut album, Magia, a year later in 2012.
Myriam Fares, a singer from Lebanon, is well-liked throughout the Middle East and beyond.The Lebanese artist has been protagonist of an unprecedented success for the Arab world: her song Goumi was featured in over 6.4 million videos – amassing 8.4 billion views overall – only on TikTok, according to the platform.
Fans will identify playing Tukoh Taka with significant moments during a true football festival thanks to the trio’s collaboration on an anthem that crosses genres and geographic boundaries to reflect the worldwide reach of the FIFA World Cup and the inclusion of the game.
The FIFA Fan Festival in Doha will begin to greet visitors at 16:00 local time on Saturday, November 19, the day before the action on the field gets underway with Qatar v. Ecuador. Maluma and Myriam Fares will perform on the opening evening of the festival.
Maluma says: “I am so happy to be part of this World Cup single! I always dreamt of an opportunity like this. Representing Latin music on this global track alongside amazing artists that sing in English and Arabic takes our culture to another level.”
Myriam Fares adds: “It has been an honour to participate in the composition, arrangement and choreography of Tukoh Taka, in addition to working alongside two of my favourite international artists, Nicki Minaj and Maluma. I am passionate about this song and I truly hope that Tukoh Taka will take the culture of the region, and Arabian music, to the whole world.”
Music executive Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, founder and CEO of Universal Arabic Music, says: “The goal of Tukoh Taka was to make a record that celebrates unity, culture and diversity on a global level. A special thank you to Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares for bringing their identity, culture and talent to this song. YALLA SAWAH!”