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Is there a Shakira statue in Colombia?

On Dec. 26, 2023, a nearly 21-foot-tall (6.5 meters) bronze statue of Shakira was unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia. This statue, capturing her iconic hip-swiveling dance move, pays tribute to the singer’s roots and global impact. Shakira, known for her distinct blend of Latin, rock, and pop music, began her journey to stardom with her hip-shaking moves as a child in Barranquilla. The statue’s unveiling marked a high point in a year when Shakira made headlines for her music and personal life. She was involved in a tax fraud case in Spain, where she settled by paying a €7.5m fine to avoid a trial. She also released a song about her former partner, ex-footballer Gerard Piqué, which broke YouTube records in Latin America.