Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, better known by her stage name Shakira, was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. She is a Colombian singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, choreographer, music producer, and model who is now signed to Sony Music Latin. She has been a household name in the music business for the past 25 years and specializes in Latin pop, pop, dance, folk, rock en espanol, and reggaeton. She plays guitar, percussion, drums, and harmonica in addition to her distinctive voice, and she has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling Latin performers of all time. Over the years, Shakira has developed a sizable fan base of devoted supporters. She currently has over 100 million Facebook likes, over 38 million Twitter followers, over 400 thousand YouTube subscribers, over 19 million Instagram followers, and her music videos have amassed millions of online views, including the one for the hit song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which has amassed over 1 billion views overall.
Shakira has released ten full-length studio albums since she initially came to prominence in the music industry in 1990. Both her fans and music critics appreciate each of her albums. She has received numerous honors and distinctions for her work, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and 2 Grammy Awards, 8 Latin Grammy Awards, 28 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 5 MTV Video Music Awards, and 7 Billboard Music Awards. Her massive fan base and rising popularity suggest that there is no end to her success, which is growing quickly every day. Shakira will continue to make waves as she builds on the legacy of her career.
