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Shakira Draws 2 Million Spectators in Free Concert on Brazil's Copacabana Beach, Mayor Says

The free show featured guest musicians, drones and 10 outfit changes, and city officials said it could generate $155 million for the local economy.

  • Colombian singer Shakira performed a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, attracting two million people, according to Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere.
  • The concert was part of Shakira's 2024 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour and featured hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "BZRP Music Sessions #53/66".
  • The event aimed to boost Rio's post-Carnival economy, with an expected impact of around 777 million reais due to increased tourism and spending, supported by City Hall and Riotur data.
  • Experts note Shakira's strong cultural connection to Brazil, dating back to the 1990s, which contributes to her popularity.
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Under the full moon, on the iconic Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, the Latin pop star Shakira delighted on Saturday, May 2nd, at a human tide. For more than two hours, loaded with hits and words of love for Brazil, the Colombian woman overcame artists like Madonna and Lady Gaga by bringing together more than 2 million people in the same place.A wolf —as the Colombian singer is known—, formed with drones, was projected into the sky minutes be…

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The Colombian superstar offered a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, attracting a huge crowd

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The show gathered 2 million viewers.

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This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. Global superstar Shakira performed a massive concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, attended by approximately two million people. During the concert, she showcased her Lebanese roots by dancing to Arabic and Lebanese music. Shakira makes a point of highlighting this aspect of her identity at most of her performances, as her fat…

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