Shakira turned Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach into a sea of fans, delivering a free concert that drew an estimated 2 million people and set a new benchmark for live performances in the city.
The Colombian superstar hit the stage late Saturday night as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour , igniting the massive crowd with a set packed full of hits.
“I arrived here when I was 18 years old, dreaming about singing for you,” Shakira told the crowd. “And now look at this. Life is magical.”
The performance featured fan favorites like “Hips Don’t Lie,” “La Tortura,” and “La Bicicleta,” with Shakira closing the night with her viral “BZRP Music Sessions #53/66.” Between songs, she took time to highlight themes of resilience and empowerment.
“Us women, every time we fall we get up a little wiser,” she said.
Following the show, Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere said on social media that roughly 2 million people attended the concert, calling it a historic night for the city.…