World Lens: Week of June 7

Alicia Keys | John Legend and more perform at World Cup opening ceremony. See photos.

Before Kickoff - Shakira, in South Africa for the World Cup Kick-off concert, dances with kids during her visit Wednesday to the Isu’lihle Senior Primary School in Soweto, Johannesburg. The Latin singer danced the “Waka Waka” from her official World Cup song. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)

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Before Kickoff - Shakira, in South Africa for the World Cup Kick-off concert, dances with kids during her visit Wednesday to the Isu’lihle Senior Primary School in Soweto, Johannesburg. The Latin singer danced the “Waka Waka” from her official World Cup song. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)

Black Eyed Peas at Soccer Stadium - Black Eyes Peas members (from l-r) Taboo, Fergie and Apl.d.Ap, take in a photo opportunity at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Black Eyed Peas at Soccer Stadium - Black Eyes Peas members (from l-r) Taboo, Fergie and Apl.d.Ap, take in a photo opportunity at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Soccer Fan - A South African soccer fan poses for a photo during the opening concert for the World Cup at Orlando stadium on Thursday in Soweto, South Africa. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Soccer Fan - A South African soccer fan poses for a photo during the opening concert for the World Cup at Orlando stadium on Thursday in Soweto, South Africa. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Flag Waving - Before the World Cup Kick-off concert, fans wave South African flags at the Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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Flag Waving - Before the World Cup Kick-off concert, fans wave South African flags at the Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

BEP Hit the Stage - Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas at the opening concert for the soccer World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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BEP Hit the Stage - Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas at the opening concert for the soccer World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Go South Africa! - A concertgoer displays a “South Africa” sign during the World Cup opening concert. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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Go South Africa! - A concertgoer displays a “South Africa” sign during the World Cup opening concert. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

FIFA President and Pres. Zuma - FIFA President Sepp Blatter stands alongside South African President Jacob Zuma to greet the crowd during the opening concert for the World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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FIFA President and Pres. Zuma - FIFA President Sepp Blatter stands alongside South African President Jacob Zuma to greet the crowd during the opening concert for the World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Desmond Tutu - Retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu welcomes the audience during the opening concert for the soccer World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Desmond Tutu - Retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu welcomes the audience during the opening concert for the soccer World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Kidjo of Benin - Singer Angelique Kidjo, of Benin, performs during the World Cup opening concert. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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Kidjo of Benin - Singer Angelique Kidjo, of Benin, performs during the World Cup opening concert. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

Alicia Keys Performs - Alicia Keys performs during the World Cup Kick-off Concert. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Alicia Keys Performs - Alicia Keys performs during the World Cup Kick-off Concert. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Shakira Shakes It - Colombian singer Shakira shows off her signature moves as she performs during the World Cup Kick-off concert. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Shakira Shakes It - Colombian singer Shakira shows off her signature moves as she performs during the World Cup Kick-off concert. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

John Legend - John Legend also hit the stage as a performer at the kick-off. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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John Legend - John Legend also hit the stage as a performer at the kick-off. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

K’naan - K'naan, a Somali rapper/singer/poet, performs the official song of the soccer World Cup at the opening concert for the World Cup at Orlando stadium in Soweto, South Africa, Thursday, June 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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K’naan - K'naan, a Somali rapper/singer/poet, performs the official song of the soccer World Cup at the opening concert for the World Cup at Orlando stadium in Soweto, South Africa, Thursday, June 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Vusi Mahlasela - South African musician Vusi Mahlasela performs during the opening concert. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Vusi Mahlasela - South African musician Vusi Mahlasela performs during the opening concert. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Post Concert Tragedy - Tragically, Nelson Mandela’s great granddaughter, 13-year-old Zenani Mandela, was killed in a car crash on her way home from the kick off concert early Friday morning. The Nelson Mandela foundation said later Mandela would not attend Friday's World Cup opening ceremony and game in Johannesburg as the family is “torn up” about the death. (AP Photo/Nelson Mandela Foundation, Debbie Yazbek)

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Post Concert Tragedy - Tragically, Nelson Mandela’s great granddaughter, 13-year-old Zenani Mandela, was killed in a car crash on her way home from the kick off concert early Friday morning. The Nelson Mandela foundation said later Mandela would not attend Friday's World Cup opening ceremony and game in Johannesburg as the family is “torn up” about the death. (AP Photo/Nelson Mandela Foundation, Debbie Yazbek)

It’s Here! - The World Cup tournament kicked off Friday with a match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Here, South Africa’s Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the match. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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It’s Here! - The World Cup tournament kicked off Friday with a match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Here, South Africa’s Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the match. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)