{"id":2138371,"date":"2024-01-02T12:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T17:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shakiras-home-city-unveils-giant-statue-of-hips-dont-lie-singer\/"},"modified":"2024-01-02T12:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T17:46:56","slug":"shakiras-home-city-unveils-giant-statue-of-hips-dont-lie-singer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shakiras-home-city-unveils-giant-statue-of-hips-dont-lie-singer\/","title":{"rendered":"Shakira&#8217;s hometown reveals massive statue of the &#8216;Hips Don&#8217;t Lie&#8217; singer"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshakiras-home-city-unveils-giant-statue-of-hips-dont-lie-singer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2138371&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Shakira Immortalized in Bronze Statue in Barranquilla<\/h2>\n<p>December 27, 2023 \u2063\u2013 2:25\u200b PM PST<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The \u200cstatue of Colombian singer Shakira stands at the Gran Malecon de Barranquilla, in Barranquilla, Colombia December 27, 2023. REUTERS\/Carlos Parra Rios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>(Reuters) \u2013 Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world\u2019s top-selling musicians,\u200c has been immortalized in\u200b her famous belly-dancing pose in a giant bronze statue in her home \u2063city of Barranquilla.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">\n<script>\ngoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s Mayor Jaime Pumarejo\u200b unveiled the\u2064 6.5 meter (21 foot) sculpture in \u2064a park along the banks of the Magdalena River on Tuesday in the company of the singer\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n<p>The statue \u200cby\u200c artist Yino Marquez \u2064\u201cshows millions of girls that \u2062they can, that they can pursue their dreams and any of them can achieve what they want,\u201d said Pumarejo, noting that he used to see Shakira sing\u200c at local children\u2019s concerts.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c sculpture shows the long, curly \u200chaired singer belly dancing with her arms overhead, in a sheer skirt with shiny aluminum decoration.<\/p>\n<p>A\u200c plaque praises the singer, who won three 2023 Latin Grammy Awards, and cites her charity \u201cPies descalzos,\u201d Spanish for \u201cbare feet,\u201d for \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-andy-biggs-ndaa-veto-override-a-crying-shame\/\" title=\"Rep. Andy Biggs: NDAA veto override a crying shame\">early childhood development<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA heart that composes, hips that do not lie, an unmatched talent, \u2063a voice that \u200bmoves\u200c masses and feet that march for the good \u2063of children and humanity,\u201d it reads.<\/p>\n<p>Shakira,\u2063 who lives in Miami, said in a statement from the mayor\u2019s office that she\u2063 was honored\u2062 by the statue \u2062and\u200d that \u2064Barranquilla will always be her home.<\/p>\n<p><sup>Reporting\u200d by Camilo\u200c Cohecha, Javier Andres Rojas and Herbert Villarraga; \u200dWriting by Julia Symmes Cobb and Richard Chang<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">Share this post!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>Latest News<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is officially the 2024 election year and states \u2063across the \u200bcountry are enacting controversial laws.<\/li>\n<li>Ringing in \u200dthe new \u200cyear is a tradition celebrated across the globe.<\/li>\n<li>From showcasing the Biden Administrations failures to the investigation into the Biden\u200d family. House Oversight Committee Republicans made \u2063major strides last year.<\/li>\n<li>Israeli hostage\u2064 Mia Schem gives \u2064her first interview since being released by\u200d her captors in Gaza.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin galloped\u2063 past $45,000 for the first time since April 2022, buoyed by optimism\u2063 around the possible approval \u200dof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wall-st-kicks-off-2024-on-a-dull-note-as-yields-rise-apple-dips\/\" title=\"Wall Street starts 2024 on a lackluster note with rising yields and Apple's decline\">exchange-traded spot bitcoin funds<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>December 22, 2023 \u2013 6:05 AM PST HONG\u2064 KONG (Reuters) \u2013 Chinese regulators announced on\u200b Friday a wide range of rules aimed\u2026<\/li>\n<li>One of the main\u200d bottlenecks for\u200b Tesla\u200b is the speed\u2062 it can make the 4680 \u2063batteries used in the Cybertruck with its new \u200bdry-coating technology.<\/li>\n<li>A group of 11 nonfiction authors have joined a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court that accuses OpenAI \u200dand Microsoft \u200dof misusing books the \u200cauthors\u200c have written to train their models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has\u200c Shakira&#8217;s \u2063success \u2063as a musician impacted the music\u200b industry?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Her achievements \u2063as a musician, philanthropist, and global ambassador for education. It also mentions that the statue is a tribute to Shakira&#8217;s impact on Barranquilla and \u200bher ability to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c decision to immortalize Shakira in a bronze statue \u2062comes as no surprise, \u200bgiven her\u2062 immense popularity and success both in Colombia and \u2062around the world. With\u2064 numerous\u2062 chart-topping hits, sold-out concerts,\u2064 and a dedicated fan \u200bbase, Shakira has undoubtedly made a significant\u200d impact on the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200d the statue is not just\u200d a representation of \u2064Shakira&#8217;s\u200c musical accomplishments;\u2062 it also serves as a symbol of empowerment for young girls. Mayor Jaime \u2063Pumarejo highlighted the importance of the statue in \u200bencouraging girls to believe in themselves \u2064and to strive for their dreams. \u2063By showcasing \u200bShakira&#8217;s success and talent, the \u200bstatue sends a powerful message that anyone, regardless of their background, can \u2063achieve greatness.<\/p>\n<p>The artist\u2064 behind the statue, Yino Marquez, deserves recognition for capturing Shakira&#8217;s iconic belly-dancing \u2062pose with precision and detail. The statue \u2062perfectly depicts Shakira&#8217;s trademark \u200ccurly hair, \u200bher enthusiastic dance\u2063 moves, and\u2063 her vibrant stage presence. Marquez&#8217;s skill and creativity are\u200b evident \u2062in every aspect of the statue, from the intricate\u2064 aluminum decoration on Shakira&#8217;s \u2063skirt to the fluid movement portrayed in her\u2063 pose.<\/p>\n<p>The unveiling of the\u200b statue \u200cwas an \u200cemotional and proud moment for Shakira&#8217;s \u2063parents, who accompanied Mayor Pumarejo during the ceremony. It is a\u200c testament to the impact that Shakira has had \u2063not only \u2064on her hometown but also\u2064 on her family. Through her music\u200b and\u2062 achievements,\u2062 Shakira has made her loved ones proud\u200d and has inspired countless \u2064people to follow their dreams.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 plaque accompanying\u2064 the \u2064statue highlights Shakira&#8217;s tremendous\u200c success, including her \u200dthree Latin Grammy\u2062 Awards.\u2063 Additionally, it recognizes her efforts as a philanthropist and \u200dglobal ambassador for education. Shakira&#8217;s commitment to making a difference in the world is \u2062commendable, and the plaque serves as a reminder of\u200c her dedication to creating positive change.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the unveiling\u2063 of the\u2063 bronze statue of\u2064 Shakira in Barranquilla is a momentous \u2063occasion that celebrates the \u2063legacy and impact of this iconic Colombian singer. The statue not only pays tribute to Shakira&#8217;s \u200dmusical accomplishments but\u200d also serves as an inspiration\u200b for young girls to pursue their\u200d dreams. \u2064It symbolizes the power\u2063 of passion, determination, and perseverance, characteristics that\u2063 Shakira embodies. This\u200b statue \u200dwill undoubtedly become a significant landmark\u200c in Barranquilla \u2063and\u200d a source of\u2062 pride for the \u2062entire\u2063 community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barranquilla, Colombia. The statue, unveiled on December 27, 2023, captures Shakira&#8217;s iconic belly-dancing pose. This tribute to the renowned artist stands proudly at the Gran Malecon de Barranquilla, solidifying her status as a global music sensation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1911,"featured_media":2138372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2138371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2138371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1911"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2138371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2138371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2138372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2138371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2138371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2138371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}