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World Cup Kick Off Concert

South Africa throws its biggest party ever to celebrate the greatest football show on earth at Soweto's Orlando Stadium. Performers include Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas.

On the eve of the World Cup, South Africa throws its biggest party ever to celebrate the greatest football show on earth.

This historic concert, the largest entertainment event ever seen on the African continent, takes place before a capacity audience of 30,000 at Soweto's Orlando Stadium.

It brings together the universal passions of football and music and the glittering line-up features international and major African artists including Alicia Keys, Angelique Kidjo, Amadou and Mariam, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Shakira, Soweto Gospel Choir, The Parlotones and Vusi Mahlasela. Football legends from the past and present will host the event which is set to be a dazzling curtain-raiser for the world's most prestigious football tournament.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 10 Jun 2010 21:30

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Role Contributor
Executive Producer Elaine Paterson
Producer Victoria Simpson

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