FIFA's 19th edition of the World Cup is the first to be staged on the African continent and this landmark decision formed a key theme of the stunning opening ceremony with aspects of all six competing African nations given pride of place.
Colourful opening for S/Africa 2010 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/49580/1/Colourful-opening-for-SAfrica-2010/Page1.html)