Shakira’s emotion for the imposing statue created in her honor in her hometown

The city of Barranquilla, Colombia, has decided to honor him Shakira (46) with a gigantic monument in his honor.

The statue of the singer Barranquilla It is 6.5 meters tall and weighs 5 tonsit is made of bronze and was installed in one of the most tourist places in the city, Bulevar del Río.

On their social networks, Shakira couldn’t hide her emotion when she saw the work of artist Yino Márquez.

“I feel honored and moved by this incredible recognition that they have given me in my Barranquillathe city where I was born and where I grew up with my dreams”, he underlined.

“I am moved by my parents and my children and by this gesture of love and brotherhood”highlighted the mother of Sasha and Milan, the result of her relationship with the former Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué.

“Every day I carry them in my heart, because every man and every woman of Barranquilla are my brothers and sisters and the inspiration of my life since my childhood. Thank you mayor, thank you Colombia and Thank you Barranquilla family for giving me so much and for always being my home and refuge.”– added Shak.

Present at the inauguration of the monument were his parents Nidia Ripoll and William Mebarak, as well as many of his relatives, along with the mayor of the city, Jaime Pumarejo, who was responsible for the tribute.

“Thanks to the sculptor Yino Márquez and the students of the district’s art school for this example of the enormous artistic talent of the people of my land,” thanked Shakira, who also highlighted the dedication that can be read under the sculpture. “This is too much for my little heart”said the author of Torture, Lupa AND Anthology, among many other successes.

And he added: “It makes me happy to share it with my parents and especially with my mother on her birthday.”

“A heart that composes, hips that don’t lie, a talent without equal, “a voice that moves masses and feet that march for the good of children and humanity”reads on the plaque, highlighting Shak’s artistic side but also his social commitment with the Pies Descalzos foundation.

And it is explained below: “Sculpture of Shakira cast in bronze, 6.50 meters high, performing her iconic belly dance. The end of the aluminum skirt symbolizes the waves of the sea and the river. His raised arms and vertically clasped hands represent the scope of transcendence.”

Shak expressed his gratitude for the tribute on his various social networks, which were immediately filled with congratulatory comments from his millions of followers.