FIFA World Cup: Dazzling closing ceremony

The closing ceremony prior to the 2010 World Cup football final oozed with the African flavour.

The closing ceremony prior to the 2010 World Cup football final oozed with the African flavour.

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A dazzling closing ceremony lights up Soccer City stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg ahead of the 2010 World Cup football final between the Netherlands and Spain. (AFP Photo)

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Soccer City Stadium lit during the closing ceremony prior to the 2010 World Cup football final. (AFP Photo)

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Colombian singer Shakira performs 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem Waka Waka during the closing ceremony prior to the 2010 World Cup football final. (AFP Photo)

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Shakira set the stage on fire with her electric performance. (AFP Photo)

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Local dancers perform during the closing ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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Some great projection magic set the Soccer City alive. (AFP Photo)

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Artists perform during the closing ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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The ceremony oozed with the African flavour. Puppets representing elephants were walked onto the stage by the performers. (AFP Photo)

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Musicians and singers perform around the flags of all participating teams. (AFP Photo)

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African artists perform at the closing ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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Performers wave lights forming Spain's national flag during the closing ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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South Africa former President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel arrive for the 2010 FIFA football World Cup final. (AFP Photo)

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A general view taken from the stands during the closing ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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South African hip hop group Jozi performs during the closing ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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Musicians perform during the closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA football World Cup. (AFP Photo)

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Artists perform during the closing ceremony ahead of the World Cup final match. (AP Photo)

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