19 Versions of K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”

We realize that this post is about a month overdue; however, after discovering that more than a dozen countries/ regions created their own version of K’naan’s FIFA anthem, “Wavin’ Flag,” we decided to compile them all in one place.  Below, you can hear versions of “Wavin Flag” from the Arab World, Brazil, China, France, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mongolia, Nigeria, Russia, Spain/ Latin America, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.  Our favorites are the French, Indian and Thai remakes.

Original “Celebration Mix” Version

Arab World: “Wavin’ Flag/Shagga’ Bi Alamak” by K’naan and Nancy Ajram

Brazil: “Comemorar” by K’naan and Skank

China: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan Jacky Cheung and Jane Zhang

France: “Wavin’ Flag ” by K’naan and Féfé

Greece: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and Professional Sinnerz feat. Komis X

Haiti: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and MikaBen

Hungary: “Nálunk van a labda” – anchors and sport reporters of Magyar Televízió

India: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and Jasim

Indonesia: “Wavin’ Flag (Semangat Berkibar)” by K’naan and Ipang

Italy: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan ft. Mr. Blaza and MagicEmy

Japan: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and Ai

Mongolia: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan, P.Bayartsengel, D.Anu, E.Solongo and E.Soyombo

Nigeria: “Wavin’ Flag (Naija Remix)” by K’naan and Banky W. & M.I.

Russia: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and St1m

Spain/Latin America: “Wavin’ Flag (Bandera de Libertad)” by K’naan and David Bisbal

Sri Lanka: “Wavin’ Flag/Ekama Irak Yata” by K’naan, remixed by Pradeep

Thailand: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and Tattoo Colour

Vietnam: “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan and Ph??ng Vy