Shakira

The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony took place on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Shakira and Burna Boy performed the official tournament song Dai Dai for the first time. The event featured a celebration of Mexican culture ahead of the Mexico versus South Africa match.

8 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Shakira opened up about nearly ditching her music career for farm life just a few years ago. The 49-year-old singer shared the near-miss in a Vogue interview published June 8, 2026. She credits her fans and inner drive for keeping her on stage instead.

A 28-year-old worker died on Sunday after being struck by a falling stage structure during setup for Shakira's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. The victim, Gabriel Jesus Firmino, was rushed to Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto in Gávea but succumbed to injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident.

22 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Rio de Janeiro's city hall will spend R$ 15 million on Shakira's free concert scheduled for May 2 at Copacabana beach. The amount was published in the Municipal Official Gazette on April 17 as part of the 'Todo Mundo no Rio' project. Officials expect to draw 2.5 million attendees.

Shakira confirmed a free concert in Mexico City's Zócalo on March 1, 2026, as part of beer brand Corona's centenary celebrations. The event, in collaboration with the CDMX Government, will feature screens for an expanded audience and a live social media broadcast. This marks the singer's second performance in the square, following her massive 2007 show.

25 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Following the 2024 release of her album Las mujeres ya no lloran, Shakira kicked off 2025 with a tour that solidified her worldwide influence, drawing millions of spectators across the Americas. Her shows sold out stadiums in multiple countries and created notable economic impacts. She also gathered awards and personal milestones that defined the year.