Her name means “grateful” or “woman full of grace,” and it is precisely that grace on stage, along with her immense talent, versatility, and ability to reinvent herself, that made her Shakira (Barranquilla, 1977) into a global superstar. Her career, marked by three Grammy Awards, 15 Latin Grammys, multiple Billboard Music Awards and record views on streaming services, positions her as the most successful female Latin artist of all time. Therefore, in recognition of her extraordinary career, Spotify decided to celebrate Shakira Day on September 29.
This initiative arose thanks to the #ShakiraMereceUnDía campaign, promoted by fans of the Barranquilla artist in Colombia and Latin America.
The choice of the date was not coincidental. That day, in 1998, it premiered Where are the thieves?Shakira’s third album, which represented the largest investment that Sony Music had made in a Latin American singer until then, with a budget close to three million dollars. The success was resounding: the album not only captivated the international audience, but also opened the doors of Europe and consolidated his career throughout America.
Today, Shakira is ranked 17th on the list of the 25 most important pop artists of the 21st century, according to Billboard. Her songs have not only been smash hits, but also cultural milestones that have marked generations and have established her as a global superstar. From his unforgettable No. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Hips Don’t Lie”, to the World Cup anthem “Waka Waka”, to his collaboration with Bizarrap on the powerful “Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53”, his songs have redefined pop music.
Claim your singleness
A few weeks after being nominated for three Latin Grammys — Album of the Year for “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”, Song of the Year for “Entre Paréntesis”, and Best Latin Electronic Music Performance for “Bzrp Music Sessions, vol. 53″ (Tiësto Remix) — Shakira released her new single “Soltera”. In it, the singer claims her freedom, celebrates her singleness and reaffirms her ability to transform her pain into success, generating millions of dollars with the songs that were born after her breakup with Piqué.
Topics like “Congratulations” , “Monotony” , “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53″ y “National” Not only have they connected with their audience, but they have also accumulated more than 4.6 billion views. According to Findasense, these powerful songs have generated more than 45 million dollars.
His musical and economic success also go hand in hand with the multiple recognitions he has received throughout his career. She has been recognized as an Illustrious Daughter of Barranquilla, her hometown, and in December 2023 a large sculpture of the artist, made of bronze and aluminum and 6.5 meters high, was inaugurated as a tribute to her legacy for that city. of the Colombian Caribbean.
Adversity
However, not everything has been success and glory for the Colombian star. In November 2023, his name made headlines for a bitter legal battle. He pleaded guilty to tax evasion for a total of 14.5 million euros, corresponding to the years 2011 to 2014. To avoid a three-year prison sentence, he was ordered to pay a fine of 432,000 euros.
This scandal has served as inspiration for Movistar Plus+ and 100 Balas (The Mediapro Studio) to give life to “Celeste”, a series that will address the complex fiscal dilemmas faced by public figures.
International tour
That same month, the Colombian will begin her long-awaited tour “Women No Longer Cry World Tour”touring the United States and Canada. The first stage will kick off on November 2 in Palm Desert, California, and will include Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Brooklyn and Chicago.
In the coming weeks, Shakira is expected to announce new dates. As rumors arise about a possible extension to Latin America, hopes have been raised that the tour will reach Lima. The account specialized in concerts ‘Peru Concerts’ He hinted at this possibility in a recent publication.
“Get ready, Lima! A wolf is about to arrive. Who will be the star that will illuminate our stage? Stay tuned for the big reveal and get ready for a next-level concert. #Shakira #womenyanolloran“, reads the post that has unleashed a wave of expectation among Peruvian followers.
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