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28 Fascinating Shakira Facts

Best 28 Fantastic Shakira Facts

Shakira is a captivating and multi-talented artist who has left an indelible mark on the music industry. As one delves into the intriguing world of Shakira, there are numerous fascinating facts that showcase her incredible journey. From her Lebanese heritage influencing her music to her proficiency in multiple languages, including Arabic, Portuguese, and Italian, Shakira’s cultural diversity is a testament to her global appeal. Additionally, her philanthropic efforts through the Barefoot Foundation and her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador highlight her commitment to making a positive impact on the world. These 28 fascinating facts offer a glimpse into the extraordinary life and career of this iconic musician.

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Shakira Facts

1- “She is the most successful Colombian musician of all tim”


2- “Her first tape was Donna Summers song “Bad Girls”.


3- “Her favorite bands are The Police and U2”


4- “THE name ‘Shakira’ is Arabic and means ‘grateful’”


5- “Doll manufacturer Mattel has made several dolls inspired by the ‘Shakira’ look.”

shakira doll


6- “Shakira was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia”


7- “HER Lebanese grandmother taught her how to belly dance”

shakira belly dance


8- ” Shakira likes to play golf, tennis, basketball and swimming.”


9- “Shakira, full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll”


10- “Shakira has three dogs : Coquito, Chan, and Gordita”


11- “Her The first English song she wrote was “”Objection””, from the album “Laundry Service””


12- “Shakira doesn’t have any tattoos”


13- “Shakira is the youngest child out of a family of 8 kids.”


14- “Shakira is 5′ 2″


15- “In 2011, President Barack Obama appointed her as an ambassador in the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics”

shakira obama speak


16- “She is immortalized with a 5-meter (16-foot) iron statue in her home city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.”


17- “When she was only 2 years old, her oldest brother was killed by a drunk driver.”


18- “Her favorite food is mojarra fried with patacon”


19- “She owns homes in the Bahamas; Miami; Barranquilla, Colombia; and Barcelona, Spain”


20- “Shakira loves painting and her favourite thing to paint is fried eggs”

shakira own painting egg


21- “Shakira Ranked #9 in Stuff magazine’s “102 Sexiest Women in the World” in 2002″


22- “Shakira is multilingual and can speak four languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English and Italian”


23- “In 2010, Shakira’s song “Waka Waka” was the theme of the FIFA World Cup. That’s how she met Gerard”

shakira FIFA World Cup , playing soccer


24- “Shakira recorded her first album, Magia, in 1990, when she was only 13 years old.”


25- “Shakira has a collection of Mercedes Benz cars.”

shakira Mercedes Benz


26- “In 2014, Forbes Magazine voted Shakira as the 58th most powerful woman in the world”


27- “Sunflowers and daisies are her favourite flowers”


28- “She is a huge fan of Gloria Estefan”

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