Zamina Waka Waka, time for Africa Original Version 

The song originates from the area of Cameroon but the circumstances surrounding the time of the song's origin are less clear. Some sources indicate that the lyrics are, at the very least, a lament from the point of view of a single soldier,but other aspects of the song, including the way it is frequently performed (see cultural context section), has led to conflicting claims that the song is a tribute to African soldiers of World War II or a criticism of Africans who collaborated with European colonial authorities.The song is still used today almost everywhere 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

WHO NEEDS SHAKIRA WHEN YOU HAVE THESE GUYS🗣🗣🗣

Africa doesn't need autotune 🔥🔥🔥🔥

0% Nudity 0% Autotune 0% drugs 0% bad words JUST STRAIGHT FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

Whole africa is divided by borders but united by this song

Shakira version is good, But this original version is magical Old but gold

Shakira's version sounds like a catchy pop song, this version sounds like it has the essence of 20,000 years of human civilization within it

as a South African I think this is a masterpiece

it's 2024 and Cameroonian still cherish this song! 🇨🇲

No autotune, Just magica instruments and voices 😍

Best version ever, shakira could never surpass this masterpiece

Im not even remotely africa. Yet i feel so Patriotic towards all of Africa listening to this song

This explains why Shakira's version was epic. The OG one WAS already epic.

2:11 the legendary part starts.

As an African I can confirm this plays in our heads 24/7

Better than Shakira version 🗿

I was taught a version of this by a Cameroonian guy in the 70s. We used to sing "Ok zamina, Ok zamina, Ok zaminamina eh oh, zaminamina eh oh, ah eh oh" then "Ok (whatever your name is eg he called me "Bernio") Bernio, Ok Bernio, Ok Bernio-i-o eh oh, Bernio -io eh oh, ah eh oh". Then go round the room singing it with each person's name. He also taught me a Cameroon hymn (we were training to be priests) which went something like "Seeya batar, seeya batar, seeya batar, nimoabim..." he said it meant "tell God we are going to his house".

Sad!!!!. Everything made in Africa is never recognized untill a non African version is made. Beautiful music

God bless our African brothers and sisters This masterpiece still giving me the chills to this day

I love Africa! Love from USA 🇺🇲❤️🇨🇲

This song makes me miss Africa, I have never been to Africa

If I heard this chant in the jungle I’d instantly surrender

That guy’s solo at 2:11 seems so goofy and unrefined… but also at the same time, genuinely emotional and moving. Hard to describe…

I never knew that this was the original version 😢 I always thought that Shakira own the song lol😅 I'm from Nigeria. Listening to the original version of the song makes me feel emotional ❤ it's really on it 🔥📢📢📢📢

From 1:55 to around 3:25 I feel so relaxed and peaceful. I don't know what it is, but it always makes me feel happy inside

As an African American, I can confirm this is our anthem.

You can feel the love and pride for Africa through this song.

We goin back to ‘86 with this one 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

As a South African, I’m happy the internet gets to see the original song, no auto tune just people and instruments

Im from Cameroon and im so proud of my people 🇨🇲🤙🏾

I’m not African, but this song brings tears to my eyes, it’s so beautiful. Edit: WHY IS THIS COMMENT SO POPULAR

Lemme explain the ambiguous dilemma I faced while listening to this song. First, I'm from Congo 🇨🇩, as a kid growing up we used to sing this song as part of all games we were participating in, either marble games or other kid games. I didn't know what the song was, till I had a phone. I was keen on knowing the original song but when I heard of "Waka Waka" by Shakira, I was like in two worlds where I didn't really question too much about the sound, coz we used to sing this original masterpiece. So I was lost in words since words don't litteraly correlate. I'm finally happy to find my most favourite song as a kid growing up. Thank likewise, Shakira for letting this song being spread all around the world. For people who are blaming Shakira for not acquiescing the fact that the song "Waka Waka" was sampled , I just read an article on Wikipedia and it's clearly highlighted that the original sound behind her song was from a Cameroonian traditional song. I don't know the language sang in the song but I had a quick wink on the translation of this masterpiece and I really feel it. Such a gem!

As white guy from Wisconsin i can say nothing makes my mood better then hearing this. It wouldnt matter if i was jus diagnosed with a heart disease im still gonna be happy (the heart disease thing is really happened 🤸‍♂️)

Hands down 🙌🏻 Way better than Shakira's version 🙌🏻

As an indian i think this song is jus perfect, i love African instruments

0% bad words 0% alcohol 0% girls 100% ZAMINA MINA EH EH ZANGALEWA 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

This song is legendary to this day

My respect for Cameroon 📈📈📈

I am an African American RU-vidr and I am so happy that people actually like this music!😊

who's here in 2024😊

The solo at 2:11 is gold bro. The entire song is a masterpiece ✨

2:11 love this part

You don’t need to be African to feel that ancestral power and support in that song, great!❤

Listening from Kurdistan, beautiful song Cameroonian brothers 🤝❤️

Africa, the ancestral home of all humanity. Much love from Australia.

The lyrics of this song has touched my heart. No other song is like this one. It has drastically changed the direction of my life and made me believe I can actually go somewhere in life.

This is unironically far superior

Although I am from Libya🇱🇾, which is the gateway to Africa, I am proud that I am African and that I belong to this continent. Long live free Palestine.🇵🇸❤

I do have to thank Shakira for her version at the World Cup. Without it I'd have never have found this gem

This song was sang during war to actually show they suffering and strength cus they were not giving up Kudos to our fore father's you guys will always be in our hearts Much love from nigeria ❤️❤️❤️

Ive always wanted to go to any country in Africa it seems so great 😁🙏

I have no words..in how good this is....WAKA WAKA E-E-EH!

As a Sudanese although the African continent is far from perfect, this song makes me proud to be African!

This video was removed for a bit, I was very saddened by it. Good to see it's back again. This version is my favorite, it is so joyful.

As a Caribbean, I can tell from this song that many Cameroonians must have come here.

Prob one of the best african songs out there Love from the USA 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇲

This history must stay preserved. I love this beautiful song of Africa!

This song makes me feel incredibly proud to be African-American 😭👏🏽

I am from Kenya 🇰🇪 am really proud

So this this is the original and it’s a classic.

I’m proud to be a Cameroonian where this songs originated from ❤

Proud to be Cameroonian ☺️♥️🇨🇲

Literally every thing original is so much better then the remake including this incredible song 👇 who agrees:)

whos listening in 2024

Imagine how many more songs are just lost and forgotten about that are this good and catchy 😞

This song makes me feel proud to be african although I am not african

Im mubeakotan and I love this song I feel like Africa can be United in peace

Every time someone likes 👍 I will be reminded of this masterpiece

The sad part is this song ends. Such a beautiful song it has that upbringing beat that shows struggle of african countries. Love to the our african brothers from india. ❤️ We are strong together 💪

Who all likes this song in 2024 ??

Much better than the original. Oh wait, this IS the original.

The fact that this is not on Spotify is just disappointing, this should be atleast 200m more views like popular music videos.

As an African American I call this is music to our ears and the effort they put made it beautiful

Being so golden, this song is still underrated

In all of the chaos of 2024 this is a masterpiece

Although I’m Japanese high school student 🇯🇵,I enjoy this song.I want to thank Shakira for helping me discover this song

Shakira may have blown this song up outside Africa but those of us who lived on the continent already knew this was a hit.

Love to Cameroon from the US 🇺🇲❤️🇨🇲

Way better than Shakira version, I have it in my top playlist. But honestly I wouldnt know this song without Shakira. Greetings from Czechia!

الأسطورة لا تموت هذه التحفة الفنية يجب ان تكون مشاهداتها مليار مشاهدة يجب على العالم استماعها لنشر السلام الفني والشعبي احترام🫡🔥

I wasn't born in Africa, but when I hear this song I feel the spiritual power that connects me and my hundreds of thousand-year-old African ancestors. Long live the cradle of mankind!

Africa doesn't need autotune 🔥🔥🔥🔥 They need food.

Yes the original song and done by Africans. We always got the rhythm and is just fact.

African songs are underrated they are the best thing I’ve ever heard bro

My whole life i believed shakira created this song...

As a Descendant of Africans I can feel my roots while I’m dancing to this song I love it! Shakira version is amazing, but err African Version is absolutely magical.

Nous avons grandi avec chanson. Personne ne fera jamais mieux que cette chanson qui fait partie de l'histoire du Cameroun .

To be honest i never knew there was a original version 😅 I thought shakira did the original, but man this version sounds so amazing

This version is just magical Shakira is just good but cant compare to this masterpiece

Respect from Zambia🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

The most beautiful song I've ever heard

If this ain't playing at my funeral, I'm not dying

Cameroonian and proud 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

This song is in our hearts. So we always come back for it. 🍬💘

As an Indian, this is my one of my favourite song 💞💞🦋😘love u africa

This might be a meme to some people, but for me it’s a work of art

I can’t believe Shakira dared to say she came up with this song.

Africans here in 2024 👇

Ek hou van hierdie liedjie groete uit Indonesië 😊😊

He might not have the best voice, but he definitely invested his heart, soul and emotions in this song, which makes it very wonderful to hear. Africa is a great nation that has unfortunately experienced the worst, but still have the spirit. Love form Canada!