“Tukoh Taka,” “Dreamers,” “Waka Waka” Claim Top 3 Spots On Global YouTube Music Videos Chart

FIFA-related songs lead the way on YouTube.

Nicki Minaj in Tukoh Taka | Video Screen | FIFA Sound

In conjunction with the start of the 2022 World Cup, anthems related to FIFA’s iconic soccer tournament are attracting considerable interest on YouTube.

Nicki Minaj, Maluma & Myriam Fares’ FIFA Fan Festival Anthem “Tukoh Taka” debuts at #1 on the Global YouTube Music Videos Chart. The video Jung Kook performing “Dreamers” at the 2022 Qatar World Cup opening starts in the #2 position, while Shakira’s 2010 World Cup Anthem “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” returns to the chart at #3.

The “Tukoh Taka” video received 26.6 million views during the November 18-24 tracking period. “Dreamers” posted a tracking period view count of 22.0 million, and “Waka Waka” garnered 18.4 million.

Additional FIFA videos on this week’s chart include Ozuna, GIMS & RedOne’s “Arhbo” at #14 and Pitbull’s 2014 anthem “We Are One (Ole Ola)” at #32.

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