When and where was Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll born?
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on the 2nd of February 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her father worked as a jeweler and her mother taught English.
Questions about Shakira
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What album did Shakira release to enter the English-language market?
Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album Laundry Service released on the 13th of November 2001. The album debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart selling over 200,000 records in its first week.
Which song by Shakira became the biggest-selling single of the 21st century worldwide?
The hit Hips Don't Lie featuring Wyclef Jean became the biggest-selling single of the 21st century worldwide. Shakira performed this song at the closing ceremony of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Why did Shakira found the Barefoot Foundation?
Shakira founded the Barefoot Foundation to support children's education and development after seeing orphans living in a local park as a child. She promised herself to help those kids when she became famous.
When was Shakiras latest album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran released?
Shakira launched Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran in March 2024 following a seven-year gap after El Dorado released in 2017. The all-Spanish album debuted atop the Top Latin Albums chart making Shakira the first woman with number-one albums across four decades on Billboard Latin charts.