Shakira talked with Jimmy Fallon about the meaning behind her album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, creating three different album covers and her kids asking for royalties after being featured on a song she wrote for them.

Shakira is fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian. She often sings in multiple languages in her songs. She wrote her first song at the age of eight and signed her first record deal at thirteen. Hips Don’t Lie: Her 2006 hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” featuring Wyclef Jean became one of the best-selling singles of the 21st century.

Philanthropy: Shakira is heavily involved in philanthropy, particularly through her organization Fundación Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation), which focuses on education for impoverished children in Colombia.Recognition: She has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.World Cup Performances.

Shakira performed the official theme songs for the FIFA World Cup in 2010 (“Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”) and 2014 (“La La La (Brazil 2014)”). In addition to her music career, Shakira has also dabbled in acting, appearing in films like “Zootopia” where she voiced the character Gazelle.Education:

Despite her early success in the music industry, Shakira pursued higher education and studied History of Western Civilization at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles.Relationships: She has been in a relationship with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué since 2011, and they have two sons together.Cross-Genre Collaboration: Shakira has collaborated with artists from various genres, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Alejandro Sanz, and Carlos Vives, showcasing her versatility as a performer. More inside and a video clip…