Shakira shone at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) gala and took home the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, becoming the first Latin artist to receive this honor, following in the footsteps of Jennifer López in 2018. The Colombian gave a performance spectacular that reviewed his impressive career in an exciting medley that ranged from his oldest hits to the most recent songs.
The audience was captivated from the first moment Shakira appeared on stage with her signature howl, ushering in her performance with her hit Loba. For more than 10 minutes, the Colombian star demonstrated why she continues to be known as the queen of hip movement and how her music has transcended borders and generations.
The medley included a mix of songs, from new songs like Te congratulations to classics that have lifted the spirits of his fans countless times, like Hips don't lie, Suerte and No.
Additionally, Shakira performed her Bizarrap Session live, a performance that left the audience in awe of her impressive talent and energy on stage.
It was to this last song that she dedicated the most time, with the audience chanting the lyrics full of allusions to her ex-husband, footballer Gerard Piqué, and the female empowerment phrase "women no longer cry, women make money."
Shakira not only shined on stage with her performance, but also moved the audience with a sincere and moving speech. She thanked MTV for supporting her over the years and spoke especially to her Latino fans, inside and outside the United States, expressing her gratitude for inspiring her and giving her the strength to move forward. .
Finally he addressed a group closest to his heart: his children and his fans. "To my children, Milan and Sasha, who are here cheering me on, and make mom feel like she can do anything. And to my fans, thank you for being my army, helping me in all the battles," she declared.
"This is for you, my Latin American people, inside and outside this country: thank you for inspiring me, giving me strength and the desire to move forward," he concluded.
