The singer expressed his joy in sharing this with his parents, as stated in his latest Instagram post on Tuesday.
Shakira received a special tribute in Colombia with the unveiling of a statue in her honor. The singer, aged 46 and a Grammy winner, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal the bronze statue that now stands in Barranquilla, her hometown. The artwork, crafted by artist Yino Márques, captures Shakira’s iconic dance move from her popular 2005 music video “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Shakira shared a series of photos featuring her family taking poses at a popular landmark. In her caption, the singer described the significance of each picture. She made a special mention of her mother’s birthday in the first photo, featuring her parents William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado.
The singer shared a photo showing her parents standing next to the 21-foot-tall statue. Shakira expressed her joy in being able to share this moment with her parents, especially her mother on her birthday. ❤️ ❤️
Afterwards, the artist posted a picture of her family alongside the Mayor of Barranquilla, as well as a separate photo of the statue and its unveiling. “My heart is overflowing with joy,” Shakira expressed about the heartfelt gesture. The inscription on the statue highlighted key moments in Shakira’s life and praised her contribution to the music industry.
The dedication was a tribute to someone with a creative heart, honest hips, exceptional talent, a compelling voice that touches many, and a dedication to standing up for children and humanity while walking barefoot.
