The bronze figure depicts the artist in a dance pose from her popular 2005 music video “Hips Don't Lie” Photo: DPA
A giant statue of Shakira celebrating the singer's «hips that don't lie» was unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia.
The 21-foot-3-inch bronze figure depicts the artist. in a dance pose from his popular 2005 video for the song “Hips Don't Lie.”
The Grammy Award-winning singer shared photos of the statue, which has a plaque at its base that reads: «A heart that composes, hips that don't lie, unrivaled talent, a voice that moves the masses and bare feet that walk for the people.» » the goodness of childhood and humanity.»
The 46-year-old said of the dedication: «It's too much for my little heart.»
The statue was created by Ino Marquez. , sculptor and coordinator of the plastic arts of the District School of Arts and Folk Traditions, with the help of her students.
Posting photos of her parents William Mebarak Chadid and Nydia Ripol Torrado with a tall figure, the singer said: “I am happy to share this with my parents and especially with my mother on her birthday.”
The artist also posted photos of her parents with Jaime Pumarejo Hines, the mayor of Barranquilla, during the unveiling of the statue on Tuesday.
In 2022, Shakira celebrated reaching one billion streams on Spotify for “Hips Don't Lie,” which also features American rapper Wyclef Jean.
Earlier this year, the Colombian artist was honored on her own day . streaming giant Spotify, which chose September 29 to celebrate her «enduring legacy.»
At the time, she told Spotify's For the Record: «When I heard about Shakira Day in Colombia, my first reaction was complete excitement ! It brought a smile to my face and I know my parents will be proud.”
The singer, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, triumphed at the Latin Grammy Awards gala in Seville in November , when she was presented with the prize by Sergio Ramos, the former Real Madrid star.
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