Shakira biography for kids

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Mebarak and the second or maternal family name is Ripoll.

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Shakira

Shakira at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2023

Born

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll


(1977-02-02) 2 February 1977 (age 47)

Barranquilla, Colombia

Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • dancer
  • actress
  • philanthropist
Years active1990–present
OrganizationBarefoot Foundation

Works

  • Discography
  • songs recorded
  • videography
  • concerts
Partner(s)
Children2
Awards
Musical career
Genres
Labels

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( shə-KEER born 2 February 1977), known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter.

She has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music". With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 95 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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