Singer Akon, who is quite established as an international artist, was chosen to arrange the official theme song for the 2010 World Cup soccer competition.
Akon, originally from Senegal, was approached by FIFA to become the musical director of the event, which will take place in South Africa in June next year. He will be opening the ceremony with his composition.
"I’ve been hired as musical director for the World Cup," the singer said. "I will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and music at the ceremonies and I’m off to South Africa this week for meetings. I love soccer, so it’s a great honour," he added.
Even though he is friends with British soccer star David Beckham, Akon admitted that he’ll be rooting for his own country in the games.