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How Old is Shakira?
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49 years old
Born February 2, 1977 · 49 years, 8 months, 4 days
Quick biography
Shakira was born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. A prodigy, she wrote her first poem at age four and composed her first song at eight.
After Spanish-language stardom in the 1990s, she crossed over with Laundry Service (2001) and the worldwide No. 1 “Hips Don’t Lie” (2006). “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” became the best-selling World Cup song of all time.
Career highlights
- ✦1990s — Becomes a star across Latin America.
- ✦2001 — English crossover with Laundry Service.
- ✦2006 — “Hips Don’t Lie” tops charts worldwide.
- ✦2010 — “Waka Waka” becomes the anthem of the FIFA World Cup.
- ✦2020 — Headlines the Super Bowl halftime show with Jennifer Lopez.
Personal life in brief
Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which builds schools for poor children in Colombia.
Legacy & influence
With three Grammy Awards and over 80 million records sold, she is the best-selling female Latin artist ever and remains one of Google’s most searched musicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shakira?
Shakira was born on February 2, 1977. Her live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.
What are Shakira’s biggest songs?
“Hips Don’t Lie”, “Waka Waka”, “Whenever, Wherever” and “She Wolf”.
Where is Shakira from?
She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Did Shakira perform at the Super Bowl?
Yes — she co-headlined the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show with Jennifer Lopez.
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