Will Smith alongside Nicky Jam to perform official World Cup 2018 anthem

The US entertainer is set to release a new song for the tournament on Friday.
He is said to have recorded the track alongside fellow American Nicky Jam and Kosovar singer Era Istrefi.

Will Smith alongside Nicky Jam and Kosovo singer Era Istrefi have been selected to perform the official song of the 2018 World Cup.
In a statement made public, it was revealed that after a careful selection process, the trio of American rapper/actor Will Smith who makes a return to music, Colombia-based reggaeton artist Nicky Jam and Kosovo singer Era Istrefi, were pick to perform this years’ official 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia song, that will be produced by US producer, Diplo.

Even though, the World cup has a number of songs associated with it, the official anthem stands out as it is usually performed either at the opening or closing ceremony of the football event and televised live to an estimated audience of 2 billion people.

The song will be released this Friday, May 25 with the World Cup billed to take place from June 14 to July 15 2018