( CNN ) -- International music stars Shakira , the Black-Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys will now be joined by several top South African names at the launch concert for the soccer World Cup in June . Local artists had been upset that the host nation would not well-represented at the June 10 event after only three acts -- BLK JKS , The Parlotones and folk singer Vusi Mahlasela -- were named in the initial line-up . But legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela , the award-winning Freshlyground and Soweto Gospel Choir are among those added to the bill following a meeting with organizers last month . Soweto 's Mzansi Youth Choir and Canada-based , Somalia-born hip-hop artist K'naan will also now appear at Johannesburg 's Orlando Stadium the night before the month-long tournament kicks off . `` As South Africans we are proud to be hosting the first ever World Cup on African soil , '' the 71-year-old Masekela told the South Africa Organizing Committee Web site . Hugh Masekela : The sound of South Africa . `` I am very humbled and flattered to be part of this global event and am looking forward to the concert with great interest and excitement . '' Freshlyground , five-time South African Music Award winners , will perform the tournament 's official anthem `` Waka Waka ( This Time For Africa ) '' with co-collaborator Shakira , the multi-million-selling Colombian singer . K'naan 's Canadian hit `` Wavin ' Flag '' has been remixed into a bilingual English-Spanish song which is Coca-Cola 's official World Cup tune . Other featured artists include blind Mali duo Amadou & Mariam , 2008 Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo of Benin and six-time recipient John Legend of the United States . Hugh Masekela 's Johannesburg . Shakira 's platinum-selling compatriot Juanes is also on the bill along with Tuareg group Tinariwen and their fellow Malian Vieux Farka Toure . `` We wanted to have an eclectic , international mix of music genres to appeal to as many people as possible around the world whilst at the same time showcasing the immense home-grown talent of the host country , '' said Niclas Ericson , director of TV for world soccer 's governing body FIFA . The concert will be broadcast live worldwide , with profits going to FIFA 's project to build 20 centers across Africa providing education , healthcare services and football training to disadvantaged communities . Orlando Stadium , in the suburb of Soweto , is also being used as a training facility for World Cup teams .
Hugh Masekela , Freshlyground and Soweto Gospel Choir among those added to concert . Local artists had been angry that South Africans would not be properly represented . Organizers initially named only three South African acts for June 10 line-up . - The first day of the festival was marred by violence as police fired tear gas at a crowd throwing stones in Johannesburg.