The evening began with a groundbreaking visual display as Studio Drift launched 1,500 drones into the sky, marking the largest drone show ever staged for a live concert audience. Shakira then took the stage in the first of four bespoke Etro looks, including a silk fly suit embellished with Swarovski crystals in the vibrant yellow and green of the Brazilian flag. Throughout the electrifying set, she addressed the massive audience in Portuguese, performing career-spanning hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “La Bicicleta.”
The performance was also a deep homage to Brazilian musical heritage. Shakira welcomed a star-studded lineup of special guests, including Anitta for the live debut of their single “Choka Choka.” Other highlights included a collaboration with legends Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia Veloso, and a high-energy rendition of “País Tropical” alongside Ivete Sangalo. The show reached a fever pitch during “Waka Waka,” accompanied by the Mare Dance group.
This milestone follows a streak of unprecedented success for the artist. Only months ago, Shakira drew 400,000 fans to a free show in Mexico City’s Zócalo after a record-setting 13-show run at Estadio GNP Seguros. With her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour officially crowned as the highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time, the Colombian icon continues to redefine the limits of live performance. Fans can look forward to upcoming intimate arena dates in the U.S. and an ambitious 11-night stadium residency in Madrid later this year.
