FIFA and Control Room, a producer of global music events, today announced the final line-up of African and South African artists for the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert. 

Five-time South African Music Award (SAMA) winners Freshlyground, legendary South African musician Hugh Masekela, the Soweto-based Mzansi Youth Choir, two-time Grammy Award winners Soweto Gospel Choir, as well as African hip hop artist K’NAAN, will take to the stage at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg on the eve of the opening match of the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

“As South Africans we are proud to be hosting the first ever World Cup on African soil. I am very humbled and flattered to be part of this global event and am looking forward to the concert with great interest and excitement,” said Hugh Masekela.

It was announced last month that artists Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam, Angélique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, BLK JKS, John Legend, Juanes, Shakira, The Parlotones, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Touré and Vusi Mahlasela will perform live at the concert that will be broadcast live worldwide. It is scheduled to begin at 20h00 local time (GMT+2) on 10th June.

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