Stars from across the globe gather in South Africa to kick off the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a massive concert. By Mawuse Ziegbe Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas at the World Cup Concert Thursday Photo: Getty Images On Thursday (June 10), many of the world’s biggest entertainers helped kick off what is arguably the world’s biggest sporting event, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with a massive concert in Johannesburg’s Orlando Stadium. As the soccer/football competition pits nations against each other in the beautiful game, the concert highlighted Africa’s singular talent while setting the stage for some international collaborations. A legion of dancers and drummers heralded South African trumpet legend Hugh Masekela, who opened the event with singer Lira. Following an address by FIFA president Sepp Blatter and South African president Jacob Zuma, the Black Eyed Peas rocked the stage. The Peas got the party started with their feel-good hit “Where Is the Love?” Fergie and Will.I.Am (who was decked out in a snappy sequined jacket with rope detail reminiscent of Michael Jackson) then led the thousands of concertgoers through “Pump It.”
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