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Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, and philanthropist, renowned for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice, distinctive fusion of Latin pop, rock, and world music, and energetic belly dancing performances. Shakira emerged as a child prodigy in Colombia, releasing her first albums as a teenager. She achieved massive global superstardom in the early 2000s with her crossover album 'Laundry Service' and hits like 'Whenever, Wherever'. Known for hits like 'Hips Don't Lie', 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', and 'She Wolf', she has sold over 95 million records worldwide, won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, and performed at major global events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl halftime shows.

• Shakira began writing poetry at age 4; these evolved into songs. Her first album, 'Magia', was released when she was only 13 years old.
• Her distinctive voice and belly dancing style became trademarks. She fused rock and Middle Eastern influences with Latin rhythms early in her career.
• Her 2001 English-language crossover album 'Laundry Service' and its lead single 'Whenever, Wherever' propelled her to massive international fame.
• Her 2006 collaboration with Wyclef Jean, 'Hips Don't Lie', became the best-selling single of the 21st century by a female artist at that time.
• She performed the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', which became a global phenomenon.
• Shakira co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez in 2020.
• She has been involved in significant philanthropic work through her Pies Descalzos (Barefoot) Foundation, focusing on education for underprivileged children in Colombia.
• Shakira was in a long-term relationship with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué (2011-2022); they have two sons together.
• In 2023, she avoided jail time by settling a €14.5 million tax fraud case with Spanish authorities, paying a €7.3 million fine. She maintained her innocence, claiming bad advice.