Shakira took a break from her busy schedule to attend the groundbreaking ceremonies for two new schools in Cartagena and her hometown Barranquilla in Colombia for her El Dorado World Tour. These educational facilities are being funded by Shakira’s Barefoot Foundation (Pies Descalzos), which already operates three schools for children in need, alongside the Barca Foundation.
Shakira, the renowned Colombian singer, was the main attraction at the opening of two schools in her homeland, which will be supported by her Barefoot Foundation. During the event, the 41-year-old artist playfully left her hand and footprints in wet cement to commemorate the occasion. With her long, blonde curls bouncing, Shakira couldn’t help but burst into laughter as she dipped her foot into the cold cement. Dressed in a stylish pink blouse with lace detailing and blue jeans, the Deja Vu singer looked stunning. She happily posed for photos with the school children in attendance, who greeted her warmly, while a crowd of hundreds waved and displayed posters in her honor.
Leaving a mark: With a grin on her face, the 41-year-old happily pressed her foot into the chilly plaster at the construction site of the new school in Barranquilla, her hometown.
Rocking with laughter: A gentleman graciously supported the singer as she lifted her foot. Shakira’s tour kicked off in Hamburg, Germany on June 3, and she has performed in 54 concerts across 23 countries so far. However, the final show on Saturday night will have a special surprise. The singer will debut her new song “Nada” along with its music video before her performance at Parque Simon Bolivar. She gave her 54.2 million followers a sneak peek on Instagram, promising that the track will be available online right after her live performance.
Getting down and dirty: The singer from Deja Vu firmly pressed her hands into the cement.
She was determined to leave a lasting impression: The stunning blonde smiled brightly as she left her mark on the foundation of the new school.
Hanging out with her school children, Shakira looked stylish in a pink off-the-shoulder lace blouse and jeans as she embraced four little boys. Meanwhile, the singer, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, must be excited to head home to Barcelona, Spain, where her longtime partner Gerard Piqué and their two sons are waiting. She has been in a relationship with the Spanish soccer star since 2011, who plays for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Their love story began in spring 2010 when Gerard starred in the music video for Shakira’s hit song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Together, they share two young sons, Milan, aged five, and Sasha, aged three.
Socializing and interacting: A student confidently grabbed the microphone while her peers gathered around the celebrity.
Greeting and giving a friendly wave, the well-known artist was greeted by a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
Shakira left a lasting impression on the Barranquilla school that will receive support from her foundation.