"Waka", is a song by

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recording artist and dancer

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, featuring

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rapper

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. The song was made available for streaming and digital download on

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and various online music platforms on 1 December 2017. "Waka" is an Afropop song produced by Laizer.

Background and release

Waka was written by

and produced by Laizer under the label

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(Wasafi Classic Baby).

Music video

The music video for "Waka" was released on Dec 7, 2017 through Diamond Platnumz's official

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account. The video was shot and directed by Nigerian Director, Moe Musa in

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(United States of America).

Release History

Video release history

Audio release

Crew

;Song credits *Writing - Diamond Platnumz *Production - Wasafi Classic Baby ;Video credits *Director - Moe Musa

References

External links

* *{{itunes, gh/album/waka-feat-rick-ross/1321124942?i=1321125381, Waka feat. Rick Ross
Waka Lyrics

Waka Lyrics
2017 songs Diamond Platnumz songs Tanzanian songs