Exploring the Life of Shakira

Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer who rose to fame in the late 1990s with her unique blend of Latin and pop music. She began her musical career at a young age and has since become one of the most successful Latin artists of all time.

Shakira was born on February 2, 1977, which makes her currently (as of 2021) 44 years old. She became active as a musical artist in the early 1990s, releasing her debut album Magia in 1990 at the age of 13.

Shakiras husband is Gerard Piqué, a Spanish professional footballer who plays for FC Barcelona. The couple met in 2010 when Piqué appeared in the music video for Shakiras song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), which was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Shakiras full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. The last name Mebarak comes from her paternal grandmothers surname and is of Lebanese descent. Shakira has often embraced her multicultural heritage in her music and public persona.

As of 2021, Shakira is 44 years old. Throughout her career, she has achieved numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. She is known for hits such as Hips Dont Lie, Whenever, Wherever, and Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), and has sold over 80 million records worldwide.