Global superstar Shakira has opened up about her remarkable 30-year career, personal reinvention, and her highly anticipated return to the global football stage in an exclusive interview with People Magazine. Despite three decades at the pinnacle of the music industry, the Colombian icon continues to push creative boundaries, declaring that it genuinely feels like she is just starting.
The definitive multi-platinum artist is currently preparing to make sports and entertainment history on July 19th by co-headlining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The performance coincides with the release of "Dai Dai," her high-profile musical collaboration with Burna Boy, which has been unveiled as the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Demonstrating her commitment to global philanthropy, 100 percent of the song's royalties will be directly donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative designed to provide underprivileged children worldwide with vital access to educational resources and youth sports programs.
Reflecting on her longevity and the intense public evolution she has undergone, the four-time Grammy winner spoke candidly about overcoming profound personal challenges and the transformative power of endurance. "I always thought that I was more fragile or weaker than what life proved me to be," Shakira observed. "Through those challenging moments, I discovered how resilient we all are. Behind every experience in life, there's always a lesson... even the people that leave you with scars, because they just make us better."
The comprehensive interview also dives into the massive success of her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which has seen unprecedented ticket demand globally. Additionally, the pop icon discussed her deep, long-standing historical connection to the football community following the monumental success of her 2010 anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," while offering fans an exciting preview of what to expect from this summer's historic halftime showcase. The full interview and accompanying exclusive photography are officially available digitally through People Magazine.
