Shakira has added another feather to her cap after her impressive performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her fans from various countries, including Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, came together to create a hashtag to honor the singer on a particular day. As a result, Spotify has declared September 29th as Shakira Day, adding to her long list of achievements.
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Spotify’s “For the Record” blog announced that the hashtag #ShakiraDeservesADay has become a reality in several Latin American countries, including Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina. This day holds special significance for Shakira and her fans as it marks the 25th anniversary of the release of “Donde Estan Los Ladrones,” the album that catapulted her to fame in Latin America. Shakira expressed her excitement about Shakira Day in Colombia and shared that her fans have played an invaluable role in her career. She credits their unwavering support to her success and is grateful for their understanding.
On the 29th of September, Shakira will be celebrating her birthday. She expressed her gratitude towards Colombia, which has served as a constant source of inspiration for her artistic career. The country’s vibrant culture, colors, sounds, stories, folklore and food have played a significant role in shaping her creativity. She considers herself lucky to have grown up in such a rich culture that continues to be a lifelong muse for her.
During the Spotify interview, Shakira shared her thoughts on being a Colombian musician and how the music industry has transformed over time. She expressed pride in representing women from her country, especially considering how male-dominated the industry was when she first began her career.
Spotify data shows that Shakira’s music is most popularly streamed in Mexico, followed by the United States and Spain. Colombia ranks 9th on the list. It’s interesting to note that more than 157 million playlists on Spotify feature at least one track from the artist. The most-played songs by Shakira are:
