Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the “Queen of Latin Music” and is noted for her musical versatility. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13.
Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, Magia and Peligro, she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, Pies Descalzos and Donde Estan Ios Ladrones.
Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists.
She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, six Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Forbes ranked Shakira on their list of “Top 100 World’s Most Powerful Women” at number 40 in 2012, 52 in 2013, and 58 in 2014. In 2015, Time recognized Shakira as one of the most influential people on social media. Shakira and Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner were the only Latin influencers named on the list.
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