Tukoh Taka

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After the announcement of their collaboration for the World Cup anthem, the three artists were criticised for choosing to be paid to sing a song in an Emirate whose internal policies violate LGBT rights and support perceived slavery. [15] [16] [17] Singer Maluma replied to the charge by declaring: "it's something I can't resolve; [...] It's not something that I actually have to be involved with. I'm here enjoying my music and the beautiful life, playing soccer too". [18] [19] FIFA has also been under fire online for featuring Fares considering her blackface stunt in her "Goumi" (2018) music video. [20]

Music video

The music video, directed by Edgar Esteves and Juan Felipe Zuleta, features Maluma and Fares performing in the Qatari desert, while Minaj performs her verses aboard a bus, all alternating with some clips of soccer players cheering after goals. [21]

Charts

"Tukoh Taka"
Tukoh Taka Cover Art.jpg
Single by Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares
from the album FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack
Language
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
ReleasedNovember 18, 2022 (2022-11-18)
Genre
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Love in the Way"
(2022)		"Tukoh Taka"
(2022)		"WTF"
(2023)
Maluma singles chronology
"Ojala"
(2022)		"Tukoh Taka"
(2022)		"La Fórmula"
(2023)
Chart performance for "Tukoh Taka"
Chart (2022–2023)Peak
position
Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard ) [22] 49
Croatia (HRT) [23] 63
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [24] 106
Greece International (IFPI) [25] 88
Japan Hot Overseas ( Billboard Japan ) [26] 7
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) [27] 1
MENA (IFPI) [28] 11
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [29] 15
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [30] 100
US Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [31] 13
US Hot Latin Songs ( Billboard ) [32] 18
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [33] 28
US World Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [34] 2

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