Alicia Keys and Shakira will perform to mark the start of FIFA World Cup

Alicia Keys, Shakira and The Black Eyed Peas are set to perform at the upcoming concert at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. This event will take place to mark the start of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. The show is scheduled for June 10 – the day before the official opening ceremony.

Named Kick-Off Celebration, the concert will also feature John Legend, The Parlotones and a number of African musicians.

FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke said: «We are thrilled to have a concert of such magnitude and performing talent raise the curtain on the FIFA World Cup in Africa. It is testament to the universal and unifying power of football and music, and will start the competition off on the right note – of celebration».

Upcoming tournament will be the 19th FIFA World Cup and the first one to be held in Africa.