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Singer Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and Brazilian popstar Claudia Leitte bounced around the giant stage as they sang the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)' during the opening ceremony

 

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Superstar Jennifer Lopez sizzled in a sparkly green number as she performed to thousands of people at the official World Cup opening ceremony

 

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J-Lo wows as she performs during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia

 

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The official World Cup song, performd by the trio, is the lead single from the 2014 Brazil World Cup album and follows on from Shakira's 2010 anthem Waka Waka

 

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Wanawake nowadays wanatamani wakae uchi tu, ukimuangalia Beyonce, Rihana etc!

 

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Celebrations centred around a gigantic globe situated in the middle of the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo and performers - dressed in an array of colourful outfits and costumes - danced in front of the crowd

 

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A globe in the centre of the stadium displayed all of the flags of the countries taking part in the 2014 World Cup and resembled the Brazuca - the official ball of the competition

 

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Each of the props used in tonight's ceremony were specially designed with an even weight distribution so as not to cause any damage to the playing surface, which was covered for the opening celebration

 

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tbc wajinga sana nimekosa opening ceremony, walitangaza sana hadi nikaona hakuna haja ya kulipia dstv yangu.sheet

 

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The ceremony featured several different 'phases' with some performers dancing to Samba, others on trampolines, others on stilts and some in canoes. Each aspect was designed to reflect a part of Brazilian life

 

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One 'phase' of the ceremony saw entertainers dressed as lifesize footballs and referees, as a nod to the start of the 2014 World Cup

 

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One fan pleaded for forgiveness from his significant other with a giant placard apologising for choosing football over a romantic night with his partner on Brazil's Valentine's Day

 

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A Brazil fan kisses a mock World Cup trophy at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo ahead of tonight's Group A match between Brazil and Croatia

 

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Tanzuka 2022 inakuja hiyo