Qatar World Cup will take place on November 20. According to ‘El programa de Ana Rosa,’ Shakira refused to participate in this new year project. The artist changed her mind a few days before her performance at the ceremony.
Adriana Dorronsoro said on the show:
It’s been confirmed to me that Shakira will not perform at the opening ceremony, but they won’t say if she will have another role throughout the World Cup.
Read down below for more details about this new change of plans.
What Exactly Is Qatar World Cup?
The Qatar World Cup is a show that usually features the world’s best artists. Their songs become classics when it comes to the World Cup. For example, Shakira’s hit Waka Waka in 2010.
Also, some criticism has been managed at the World Cup in Qatar. In this case, several celebrities rejected the opportunity to be at the opening ceremony—for example, Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart.
Shakira’s attendance at the World Cup was criticized on social media, and she has personal issues to reject the invitation this year.
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More About Shakira And Her Career
Shakira is a Columbian singer raised in Barranquilla. She made her recording debut at 13, and her first two albums were Magia in 1991 and Peligro in 1993. The artist entered the English-language market with her fifth album Laundry Service which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Shakira learned English with the help of Gloria Estefan, and she worked for over a year for the release of this album.
The singer’s successful singles were “Whenever,Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.”
Shakira is also known for her dance talent in music videos and concerts. Her dancing style is said to combine Latin dancing with Middle Eastern belly dancing. According to singing the star artist is known for her unique singing voice and yodeling.
For now, this information is all that is known about Shakira’s refusal, but don’t forget to stay tuned!