By Chris Johnson
It's been almost a decade since Shakira burst on to the music scene, writhing around in a pool of mud in her famous video Whenever, Wherever.
And nine years on, it seems the Columbian singer still likes getting her hands (and more) dirty, as proven by her display in the video for her latest song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - the official World Cup song.
The 33-year-old turns tribal as she gyrates to a drum beat, thumping her stomach and shaking her hips as only she knows how.
She's still got it: Shakira appearing in her new video Waka Waka (This Time For Africa), the official World Cup song
Covered from head to toe in dark body paint, Shakira shows off her curves and enviably toned torso in a very low-cut top and minuscule wrap-around skirt.
With her dirtied complexion and tousled hair, she could well have crawled her way through another mud pit.
The popstar is joined by African fusion band Freshlyground and a bevy of dancers in the clip that sees her slip into a range of sexy outfits.
Kicking it: The singer wears a revealing ensemble that shows off her incredibly toned figure
Body paint: Her muddied complexion is not unfamiliar for the Columbian star
In another look, she goes more glamorous in a playsuit-style ensemble and long straight blonde hair.
The video is augmented by footage from football matches and worldwide World Cup celebrations in a number of foreign cities.
English funnyman Frank Sidebottom also briefly makes an appearance, alongside a number of footballers including Christiano Ronaldo, Frank Ribery and Didier Drogba.
...Remember how it all began? Writhing around in mud...
Sultry: Back in 2001 she caused a stir as she burst on to the music scene, writhing around in a shallow pool of mud in her video Whenever, Wherever
Shakira will perform the song at the Kick-Off Celebration concert in Soweto on Thursday, the eve of the opening match of the tournament.
She arrived in South Africa yesterday, looking happy and relaxed wearing jeans, heels and a leather jacket, as she arrived at the Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
Her arrival caused a bit of a stir in the host country, with police and security officials forced to battle to keep Shakira safe from the crowds of fans who were also at the airport to welcome Germany's football team.
Strutting her stuff: Back in her Waka Waka video, she also wears a plethora of revealing outfits, naturally
Feisty: Shakira will perform the song at the World Cup opening ceremony on Thursday in South Africa
Speaking about her decision to perform the official tournament song, Shakira said: 'The FIFA World Cup is a miracle of global excitement, connecting every country, race, religion and condition around a single passion.
'It represents an event that has the power to unite and integrate, and that's what this song is about.'
She added: 'This song is a synthesis of the passion for soccer and what it arouses in people.'
Other stars to perform at the Kick-Off concert on Friday include Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, the Parlotones, Hugh Masekela and Freshlyground.
Touching down: She arrived at Johannesburg yesterday and was greeted by an army of fans
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