shakira
Shakira (born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on February 2, 1977) is a Colombian singer‑songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist known for blending Latin pop, rock, and Middle‑Eastern influences. She rose to international fame with hits such as “Whenever You Want,” “Whenever You Need Me,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” A multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Shakira is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the Barefoot Foundation, which supports education for vulnerable children in Colombia. Views Nigeria