Shakira (Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll) is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer, born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. Known as the “Queen of Latin Music,” she rose to fame with hits like “Hips Don’t Lie”, “Waka Waka”, and “Whenever, Wherever”. Shakira’s music blends Latin, pop, and world influences, making her a global icon. She has won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards.
Shakira was in a high-profile relationship with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, with whom she has two sons, Milan and Sasha. Beyond music, she is an activist and philanthropist, founding the Pies Descalzos Foundation to support education in Colombia.