Shakira has had a huge couple of years. Her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour became the highest-grossing tour ever by a Latin artist, according to Guinness World Records, and her Madrid residency finally closed on 12 October 2026. In February 2025 her latest album also won her a fourth Grammy.
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Shakira Fact File
| Full name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1977 (age 49) |
| Place of birth | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer |
| Genres | Latin pop, pop, dance, rock |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Labels | Sony Music Colombia, Epic, RCA, Sony Music Latin |
| Studio albums | 12 |
| Signature song | Hips Don't Lie (2006) |
Career History
| Years | Label | Key albums |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-1998 | Sony Music Colombia | Magia, Peligro, Pies Descalzos, ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones? |
| 2001-2009 | Epic | Laundry Service, Fijación Oral Vol. 1, Oral Fixation Vol. 2, She Wolf |
| 2010-2017 | Epic / RCA / Sony Latin | Sale el Sol, Shakira, El Dorado |
| 2024 | Sony Music Latin | Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran |
Labels shown are the main labels for each period; 12 studio albums in total.
Early Years in Barranquilla
Shakira released her debut album Magia in 1991 while still a young teenager. Her real breakthrough came with Pies Descalzos (1995), which made her a star across Latin America.
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Going Global
Laundry Service (2001), led by Whenever, Wherever, took her worldwide and sold more than 13 million copies. Fijación Oral followed in 2005 with La Tortura, which won Record and Song of the Year at the 2006 Latin Grammys, and then came Hips Don't Lie in 2006.
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Waka Waka, the Super Bowl and a Record Tour
Waka Waka became the anthem of the 2010 World Cup. On 2 February 2020 she co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024) won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album, and the tour that began in Rio in February 2025 broke records worldwide.
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The Record-Breaking World Tour
The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour opened in Rio de Janeiro on 11 February 2025. By January 2026 Billboard reported it had grossed $421.6 million from 3.3 million tickets across its first 86 shows. The 2026 legs took in Latin America, North American arenas and a Madrid residency at a purpose-built venue, which was extended into October. In 2025 she also returned to voice the pop star Gazelle in Disney's Zootopia 2.
Honours
Grammy Awards (4)
- Best Latin Pop Album: MTV Unplugged (2001), El Dorado (2018), Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2025)
- A Grammy for Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2006)
Latin Grammys
- 15 Latin Grammy Awards
- Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year (2011)
Other Honours
- MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award (2023)
- Guinness World Record: highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist
Away From the Spotlight
In 1997 Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos (Barefoot) Foundation, which provides education for vulnerable children in Colombia and opened its first schools in Barranquilla in 2004. She has also been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2003.
FAQs
How old is Shakira?
Shakira was born on 2 February 1977, so she is 49.
Where was Shakira born?
She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia.
What is Shakira's full name?
Her full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.
How many albums has Shakira released?
Shakira has released 12 studio albums, from Magia (1991) to Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024).
How many Grammys has Shakira won?
She has won four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards.
When did Shakira play the Super Bowl?
She co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez on 2 February 2020.
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