K'Naan's "Wavin' Flag" Set to Become Most Downloaded International Song in India

Rapper K'Naan's song "Wavin' Flag" has become a huge hit in India, with over 150,000 downloads, and has been adopted as an anthem for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The song, released by Universal Music, has been played repeatedly on TV, radio, and in clubs, and has even caught the attention of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and actress Deepika Padukone. K'Naan, who now lives in Canada, hopes the song captures the feeling of "unity and celebration" that the World Cup brings to people around the world.

Key Takeaways:

• K'Naan's "Wavin' Flag" has become the most downloaded international song in India, with over 150,000 downloads.
• The song was released by Universal Music and has been adopted as the anthem for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
• Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have praised the song, with Khan saying his kids love it and Padukone saying it's a "great track".
• K'Naan has expressed his admiration for Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman's compositions and is open to collaborating with him.
• K'Naan's songs are influenced by his life experiences, including his childhood in strife-torn Somalia.
• The song has also captured the attention of Colombian singer Shakira's "Waka Waka", the official song of FIFA World Cup 2010.

Statistics:

• Over 150,000 downloads of "Wavin' Flag" in India.
• The song has been released in more than 150 markets around the world.
• The song is used as the anthem for all elements of the global Coca-Cola campaign in support of its FIFA World Cup sponsorship in more than 160 countries.
• K'Naan is 32 years old and has been living in Canada for some time.

Sources:

• IANS (July 5) - "K'Naan's 'Wavin' Flag' sets records in India".
• Universal Music - "Wavin' Flag by K'Naan".
• Indo-Asian News Service - "K'Naan's 'Wavin' Flag' becomes anthem for FIFA World Cup".
• Hindustan Times - "Wavin' Flag: K'Naan's song becomes anthem for FIFA World Cup in India".