Screengrab of the Hayya Hayya video from YouTube
Davido is one of the artistes on the FIFA World Cup official soundtrack ‘Hayya Hayya (Better Together)’.
The charts topper took to social media handles on Friday to announce the collaboration.
He tweeted,“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 !
“Who dey wamba … we still qualify las las. Pleased to have featured and worked on the official @fifaworldcup Qatar 2022 song with @redone @trinidad @aishaofcl ! Naija no make am but… NAIJA STILL MAKE AM!”
The soundtrack which is titled ‘Hayya Hayya’ also featured Trinidad’s Cardona and Qatar’s Aisha.
“By bringing together voices from the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, this song symbolises how music – and football – can unite the world,” said FIFA Chief Commercial Officer Kay Madati.
A fan, Daniel Regha, reviewed the feature saying“Davido u delivered in the “Hayya Hayya” FIFA World Cup 2022 soundtrack; the synergy between u & ur the other artistes was absolute perfection. Great instrumental, lyrics & video, reminds one of K’Naan’s timeless ‘Wavin Flag’ song. Kudos to u guys. Indeed we are ‘Better Together’.” (Channels TV)
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