Wavin' Flag - in Popular Culture

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  • "Wavin' Flag" sung by K'naan was performed collectively at the finale of the 2010 Juno Awards live, featuring Drake with additional rap lyrics, Justin Bieber and Nikki Yanofsky and others.
  • The "Celebration Mix" version was featured on the soundtrack of the EA Sports video game 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
  • This song has been used by Mitt Romney at campaign rallies during his 2012 United States Presidential Campaign. On 1 February 2012, K'Naan formally requested that the Romney campaign discontinue its use of the song.

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