Despite this unsettling event, Shakira continued her musical endeavors, releasing “Soltera” later that month and embarking on the

“Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” which commenced in Rio de Janeiro in February 2025.

Recently, during the Colombian leg of her tour, fellow Colombian artist Karol G expressed admiration for Shakira, highlighting her influence in Latin music and their shared heritage.

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Her father, William Mebarak Chadid, is of Lebanese descent, and her mother, Nidia Ripoll Torrado, is of Spanish descent. Shakira began writing songs and performing at a young age. She was discovered by Sony Music Colombia when she was 13, and her debut album, Magia, was released in 1991.

Shakira’s breakthrough came with her third album, Pies Descalzos, released in 1995.

The album was