Shakira recently made time in her packed schedule to participate in the groundbreaking events for two new schools in Cartagena and Barranquilla, Colombia as part of her El Dorado World Tour. These schools, supported by Shakira’s Barefoot Foundation (Pies Descalzos) and the Barca Foundation, aim to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children in the region.
Shakira, the famous Colombian singer, stole the spotlight at the inauguration of two schools in her home country, which will be funded by her Barefoot Foundation. In a light-hearted moment, the 41-year-old musician left her mark by imprinting her hand and footprints in fresh cement to commemorate the occasion. With her signature long, blonde curls swaying, Shakira couldn’t help but chuckle as she playfully stepped into the chilly cement. Rocking a chic pink top with delicate lace accents and blue jeans, the Deja Vu singer looked absolutely stunning. She joyfully snapped photos with the school kids present, who welcomed her with open arms, while a sea of supporters waved and held up posters in her honor.
Leaving her imprint: Sporting a wide smile, the 41-year-old joyfully placed her foot in the cool plaster at the building site of the upcoming school in Barranquilla, where she was born and raised.
Enjoying a good laugh: A kind man helped the singer steady herself as she raised her foot. Shakira’s concert series began in Hamburg, Germany on June 3, and has taken her to 54 shows in 23 different countries. But the last show on Saturday promises something extra special. The pop star will unveil her new single “Nada” along with its music video before taking the stage at Parque Simon Bolivar. Giving a sneak peek to her 54.2 million Instagram followers, she assured fans that the song will be available online immediately after her live performance.
Going hands-on: The vocalist of Deja Vu firmly pressed her hands into the concrete.
She was set on making a memorable impact: The gorgeous blonde beamed with a smile as she made her mark on the cornerstone of the freshly built school.
Spending time with her students, Shakira looked chic in a pink lace off-the-shoulder top and jeans as she hugged four little boys. The singer, known as Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, must be thrilled to return home to Barcelona, Spain, where her longtime partner Gerard Piqué and their two sons eagerly await her arrival. They have been together since 2011, and Gerard is a professional soccer player for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Their romantic journey began in the spring of 2010 when Gerard appeared in the music video for Shakira’s hit song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The couple shares two adorable sons, Milan, who is five years old, and Sasha, who is three.
Engaging and mingling: The student boldly took hold of the mic as her classmates huddled near the famous person.
The famous artist waved enthusiastically and exchanged greetings with a big group of excited fans who had gathered to see them.
Shakira made a significant impact on the school in Barranquilla that will be receiving assistance from her foundation.