“She performs deeply personal music”: Shakira recognized as Latin American Woman of the Year 25.04.2023, 09:55

The 46-year-old pop star was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year. Shakira will receive the award at the Latin Women in Music event on May 7. The large-scale gala will be the first event in the history of the magazine dedicated to Latin American artists who have made a significant contribution to the music industry.

According to the publication, the singer of the hit Whenever, Wherever has sold 95 million records. This made her not only the best-selling female musician of all time, but also the best-selling Latin American singer.

Shakira has been building a music career since she was 13 years old. During this time, the artist managed to release 11 studio albums and receive 10 Grammy awards, eight of which are Latin. The chief content manager of Billboard Latin Español talked about the major achievement for which Shakira was honored.

“Shakira is the epitome of a Woman in Music. She has enabled Latin women around the world to write and perform deeply personal music. She created her own movement and still remains as relevant as ever in our time with grace, deep commitment and immense talent. She is the definition of a woman in music, “quotes Leyla Kobo Daily Mail.

One of the artist’s most popular songs was the diss track “53”, dedicated to saying goodbye to footballer Gerard Pique. Thanks to him, Shakira broke another record. The song in Spanish reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time.

The singer broke up with the father of her sons, Milan and Sasha, in June of last year. Shakira accused Gerard Pique of cheating. After the breakup, the athlete continued to meet with Clara Chia Mart. The footballer’s parents accepted his choice.

Shakira and her children are building a new life in Miami. The star had an affair with a local resident. This relationship has been going on for five months.