Shakira Honored with a Statue in Her Colombian Hometown: ‘This Is Too Much for My Little Heart’

Shakira received a statue in her homeland.

On Tuesday, the Grammy winner, 46, shared an Instagram post announcing that a rendering of the bronze statue had been made and installed in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia. Artist Yino Márques created a statue that channels the singer’s infamous “Hips Don’t Lie” dance move from her 2005 music video.

Shakira posted a photo carousel that includes pictures of her family posing at the site of the new landmark. The singer’s caption outlined what each photo captures.

Shakira’s parents: William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado.

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She noted in the caption of the first photo – featuring her parents, William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado – that it was her mother’s birthday.

In the photo, the singer’s parents are photographed next to the feet of the 21-meter-high statue. “It makes me happy to share this with my parents, especially my mother on her birthday. ❤️ ❤️”, wrote Shakira in the description.

The singer then shared a photo of her parents and brothers with the mayor of Barranquilla, as well as a solo shot of the statue and a dedication to the statue.

“This is too much for my little heart,” Shakira wrote of the dedication. The dedication detailed Shakira’s life and celebrated the singer for her influence on music.

“A heart that composes, hips that don’t lie, unparalleled talent, a voice that moves the masses and bare feet that march for the good of childhood and humanity,” the dedication read.

William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado with Mayor Jaime Alberto Pumareja.

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Before the singer’s new statue, Spotify honored the “Inevitable” singer — who is the No. 1 most-streamed Latin artist in Spotify history — on her September 29th day.

Shakira’s Day was launched after the #ShakiraDeservesADay campaign — created by her Colombian fans — went viral on social media.

“The role my fans have played in my career is impossible to quantify. They understood me better than anyone and got me to where I am today with their unwavering support,” Shakira said during an interview with Spotify. Just to let you know.

Shakira during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Shakira added that her home country Colombia “served as an inspiration” for her career, adding that this inspiration is “immeasurable”.

“Colombia is an inexhaustible source of inspiration: for colors, culture, sounds, stories, folklore and food,” explained Shakira. “It’s such a rich culture and I’m so grateful to have grown up where I did and to have a lifelong muse.”

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