Shakira has confirmed that her live performance in Colombia is not going to be held, following a press release from the live performance promoter claiming it was canceled for security causes.
The singer revealed that she was “excited” to carry out within the nation however that the scenario resulting in the cancellation was “out of her palms.”
Shakira additionally apologized to the followers for the inconvenience, including that she hopes to return for a present within the close to future.
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Shakira Is ‘Harm’ Over Resolution To Cancel Her Live performance
For the second time in a row, Shakira has canceled her live performance, this time disappointing followers in Colombia who have been anticipating her efficiency.
The pop star took to X, previously Twitter, to announce the information in a heartfelt assertion written in Spanish.
“My folks from Medellín! It hurts me loads not to have the ability to get on stage and sing for you as a lot as I wished to,” the singer stated concerning the canceled present, which was scheduled for February 24.
Additional addressing the difficulty, the “Waka Waka” star informed her followers that she was “excited” to satisfy them, however since it’s not attainable, she was “sorry for the inconvenience, particularly for individuals who have traveled. She additionally famous that the choice was “out of her palms.”
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Whereas followers will certainly not see her carry out on the scheduled date, there may be nonetheless hope for a return, because the singer confirmed that she and the promoters have been engaged on discovering one.
“I am positive we’ll quickly discover a new date to have fun collectively,” Shakira added in her assertion. “I like you very a lot and I hope to see you very quickly.”
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The Present Was Canceled For ‘Saftey Causes’
Though Shakira wasn’t express concerning the motive for the present’s cancellation, the occasion organizers revealed that it was as a consequence of security considerations with the venue’s roof.
“The roof of the stage put in by the native manufacturing suffered injury that places in danger the protection of the artist, her employees, and, most significantly, that of the viewers,” live performance promoter Páramo Presenta stated in a press release obtained by Billboard.
He additionally talked about that there could be a rescheduling for a later date, which wasn’t disclosed.
“The promoter and the artist’s group are working collectively and hope to reschedule the date sooner or later,” the assertion additional learn. “We perceive that this resolution could also be annoying for the general public who have been anxiously awaiting the present, however an important factor is everybody’s security.”
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The Singer Beforehand Canceled Her Present In Peru Over An ‘Stomach Concern’
Shakira had beforehand canceled her present in Peru, which was scheduled for February 16. On the time, the singer revealed that she did so over well being causes that compelled her to be hospitalized.
“I’m sorry to tell you all that final evening I needed to go to the ER for an belly difficulty and am presently hospitalized,” Shakira wrote on the time, per The Blast.
Whereas she didn’t disclose the precise particulars of the “belly difficulty,” Shakira claimed that her docs beneficial she postpone the present as she was “not in ok situation to carry out.”
Much like her apologies to her Columbian followers, the “Hips Do not Lie” crooner additionally famous that she was “very unhappy to not be capable to take the stage” and had “been trying ahead to reuniting” together with her “unimaginable followers right here in Peru.”
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The ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’ Started In Brazil
Shakira commenced her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” on Tuesday evening in Brazil.
The “Hips Do not Lie” hitmaker will carry out for over 30 dates throughout nations like Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and North America.
Forward of her flag-off efficiency, Shakira took to social media to share a prolonged assertion, revealing she’d been rehearsing for the tour for over a yr and had devoted 14 hours a day to grasp her efficiency.
“At the moment is the day. At this second I write these strains from my dressing room. The reflection within the mirror offers me the picture of a lady who has left each final breath in every rehearsal, in every chord, in every step,” she wrote in Spanish, per Variety.
Shakira added, “I do know that perfection doesn’t exist, however I do know that tonight I’ll give myself to you as I’m, with my voice sharpened by expertise and my pores and skin marked by each.”
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Shakira Received The Finest Latin Pop Album At The 2025 Grammy Awards
Earlier within the month, Shakira landed the very best Latin pop album on the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
The singer’s venture, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” gained the class over the likes of Anitta’s “Funk Technology,” Luis Fonsi’s “El Viaje,” Kany García’s “GARCÍA,” and Kali Uchis with “ORQUÍDEAS.”
Throughout her acceptance speech, Shakira stated it felt “unimaginable” to win the award and devoted it to all her “immigrant brothers and sisters on this nation.”
“You might be cherished. You might be price it, and I’ll at all times battle with you,” Shakira stated, per People Magazine. “And to all of these girls who work actually arduous day by day to supply for his or her households, you’re the true ‘sheroes.’ So that is for you, too.”
