Simon Attwell
Simon Attwell is a South African musician and co-founder of the band Freshlyground, best known for their collaboration with Shakira on the hit song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),' the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Recently, Attwell has raised concerns regarding the financial transparency of the royalties generated from the song, questioning whether the proceeds were ever distributed to the African charities as originally intended. With over a decade spent seeking clarification on the matter, he has emphasized the importance of accountability in the ongoing success of the anthem, which continues to resonate worldwide.
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Freshlyground co-founder Simon Attwell says details about where those funds went remain elusive.
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