Colombian superstar Shakira was forced to cancel her highly anticipated Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition.
The singer, who is currently on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, shared the unfortunate news with fans via her Instagram and X accounts. In her statement, she revealed that doctors had advised her against performing, as her condition required immediate medical attention.
“I am very sad that I will not be able to take the stage today,” she expressed. “I have been deeply emotional and excited about reuniting with my beloved Peruvian audience.”
Shakira arrived in Peru on Friday evening, ready to deliver two back-to-back performances on Sunday and Monday. Lima was the second stop on her Latin American tour, following two sold-out nights in Brazil the previous week.
Her presence in South America has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm, with devoted fans gathering at airports to catch a glimpse of the global icon. Just a day before the cancellation, she took to Instagram to acknowledge the love she received, writing, “Thank you for such an emotional welcome, Lima!”
However, the excitement surrounding her arrival quickly turned into concern as news of her hospitalization spread.
In her statement, the singer reassured her fans that she was doing everything possible to recover quickly and return to the stage. “My plan is to perform this show as soon as possible,” she said. “My team and the promoter are already working on a new date.”
While no rescheduled date has been officially announced yet, Shakira’s commitment to delivering an unforgettable performance remains strong. Her words reflect not only her dedication to her fans but also the emotional connection she shares with her Latin American audience, who have supported her throughout her decades-long career.
Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour is in support of her latest album, which has been widely celebrated for its raw emotion and powerful storytelling. The record, which translates to Women No Longer Cry, is deeply personal, drawing inspiration from her highly publicized divorce from former footballer Gerard Piqué.
The album features multiple chart-topping hits, including the viral sensation Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, and has already earned critical acclaim. Earlier this month, it won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, cementing Shakira’s status as one of the most influential voices in Latin music today.
Despite the setback, Shakira’s tour is set to continue across Latin America, with stops in major cities before heading to Canada and the United States in May. The North American leg of her tour will run through June, featuring a series of concerts that are already generating significant buzz.
Fans across the globe are eagerly awaiting her return to the stage, hopeful that she will make a swift recovery. The energy surrounding her performances has been electric, and her ability to connect with audiences through both her music and her personal resilience remains unmatched.
For now, Shakira’s health takes priority, and fans worldwide have flooded social media with messages of support and well wishes. Many have expressed their disappointment over the canceled show but have also shown understanding and compassion for the singer’s situation.
As she continues to recover, her supporters remain optimistic that she will soon return, stronger than ever, to deliver the kind of electrifying performances that have defined her legendary career.
