Shakira's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shakira. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known as Shakira, is a highly influential Colombian singer-songwriter. She is recognized for her global impact on popularizing Hispanophone music. Her achievements include four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, with three of those being for Song of the Year, underscoring her significant contributions to the music industry.
February 1993: Performance at Viña del Mar International Song Festival
In February 1993, Shakira performed at Chile's Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where she sang the ballad "Eres" and won third place. Ricky Martin was one of the judges who voted for her to win.
October 1995: Release of 'Pies Descalzos'
In October 1995, the album Pies Descalzos was released and it reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and spawned six hit singles.
August 1996: 'Pies Descalzos' certified platinum
In August 1996, RIAA certified the album Pies Descalzos platinum status in the U.S.
1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards and Remix Album Release
In 1997, Shakira received three Billboard Latin Music Awards for Album of the Year for Pies Descalzos, Video of the Year for "Estoy Aqui", and Best New Artist. Also in 1997, she released a remix album titled The Remixes.
September 1998: Release of 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?'
In September 1998, Shakira's fourth studio album, Dónde Están los Ladrones?, produced by Shakira and Emilio Estefan, was released. It became a worldwide hit, reaching number 131 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and holding the top spot on the U.S. Latin Albums chart for 11 weeks.
2001: English-Language Market Entry
In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service, which sold over 15 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female Latin artist.
2005: Releases of 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' and 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2'
In 2005, Shakira released Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 in Spanish and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 in English. Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 received platinum certifications in various countries.
2005: Shakira Wins Best Female Award at MTV Europe Awards
In November 2005, Shakira won the Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards, surpassing Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Mariah Carey.
April 2006: Honored at United Nations ceremony
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation. She highlighted the plight of children in Latin America during her acceptance speech.
June 2006: Chart-topping success of 'Hips Don't Lie'
In June 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist in Billboard history to reach number-one spots on both the Top 40 Mainstream and Latin charts in the same week. "Hips Don't Lie" was the most-played pop song in a single week in American radio history, being played 9,657 times.
December 2008: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the December 2008 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year as part of its Las Estrellas del Año awards.
January 2009: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the January 2009 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year as part of its Las Estrellas del Año awards.
2009: Originally to be given star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakira was originally scheduled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009, but ultimately received it in November 2011.
March 2010: Awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization
In March 2010, Shakira was awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization for her advocacy for children, young people, quality education, and social justice.
November 2010: MTV Free Your Mind award
In November 2010, Shakira received the MTV Free Your Mind award for her efforts to facilitate access to education for all children around the world, after performing as the opening act of the MTV European Music Awards.
2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In 2010, Shakira received the Free Your Mind MTV award for her involvement with the World Cup campaigns and other philanthropic work. She expressed gratitude to those who supported universal education through the "Waka Waka" song.
February 2011: Artist of the Year by Harvard Foundation
In February 2011, the Harvard Foundation named Shakira Artist of the Year at its Cultural Rhythms festival, awarding her its most prestigious medal for her contributions to music and humanitarian efforts.
November 2011: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
In November 2011, Shakira received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys for her artistic and philanthropic contributions.
November 2011: Honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
On November 9, 2011, Shakira was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for her artistic achievements and philanthropic endeavors. She was the youngest musician to receive this honor.
2011: Awards and Recognition in 2011
In 2011, Shakira received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards for her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music. In 2011, she was also appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the United States.
2011: Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album
In 2011, the album "Sale el Sol" won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. The album was also nominated for "Album of the Year".
January 2012: Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In January 2012, Shakira received the honor of Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French minister of culture, recognizing her significant contributions to the arts and literature.
2012: Ranking on Forbes' List of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2012, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 40 on their list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
2012: Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
In 2012, Shakira was appointed Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
August 2013: De la Rúa's lawsuit against Shakira dismissed
In August 2013, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Antonio de la Rúa's $100 million lawsuit against Shakira.
2013: "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" Named Best World Cup Song
In 2013, Billboard named "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" the best World Cup song and "the most successful World Cup anthem ever".
2013: Ranking on Forbes' List of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 52 on their list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
April 2014: Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 26, 2014, Shakira was honored with the Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards for her work with the Pies Descalzos Foundation and other charitable organizations.
2014: Release of 'Shakira'
In 2014, Shakira released the English-language album Shakira, which received platinum certifications in various countries worldwide.
2015: Time's recognition as one of the most influential people on social media
In 2015, Time recognized Shakira as one of the most influential people on social media, noting her large Facebook following and her use of social media to promote her work and philanthropy.
2016: Zootopia's box office success
In 2016, the movie "Zootopia", featuring Shakira as Gazelle and the song "Try Everything", became a major box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
September 2017: Time Magazine Refers to Shakira as a Pop Legend
In September 2017, Time magazine referred to Shakira as a "pop legend".
2017: Shakira Named One of the World's Greatest Leaders
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune magazine, recognizing her philanthropic work and influence.
January 2018: Grammy Award for El Dorado
In January 2018, Shakira won her third Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for El Dorado, making her the only female Latin artist to have done so. She also released "Trap", the fourth single off the album and her second collaboration with Maluma.
2018: "Hips Don't Lie" Selected as One of the Greatest Songs by 21st Century Female Artists
In 2018, "Hips Don't Lie" was selected as one of the greatest songs by 21st-century female artists by National Public Radio, ranked at number 65.
2019: Houston Press: Women who should have been introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2019, Houston Press listed Shakira as one of the women who should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, citing her debut album release nearly 30 years prior.
April 2020: Shakira receives the 2020 Global Literacy Award
In April 2020, Shakira was announced as the recipient of the 2020 Global Literacy Award by the World Literacy Foundation for her contributions to improving literacy for disadvantaged children.
December 2020: Entertainment Tonight Perceives Shakira as One of the Most Influential Artists of the 21st Century
In December 2020, Entertainment Tonight recognized Shakira as "one of the most influential artists of the 21st century".
2020: First Female Artist with Four Songs from Different Decades over 100 Million Streams on Spotify
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist to have four songs from different decades to have over 100 million streams on Spotify. She also broke the Vevo Certified Awards record, becoming the artist with the most videos with over 100 million views.
January 2021: Shakira Hailed as the "Queen of Latin Music"
In January 2021, Merck Mercuriadis of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund hailed Shakira as the "Queen of Latin Music," emphasizing her role as a serious and successful songwriter.
December 2021: Shakira Named One of the Most Influential Female Artists of the 21st Century by Kiss FM
In December 2021, Kiss FM named Shakira one of the most influential female artists of the 21st century, highlighting her being an international star without abandoning her Latin American roots.
2022: Record-breaking achievements
In 2022, Billboard cited Shakira's record-breaking achievements which led to her being named Latin Woman of the Year in 2023.
January 2023: Release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
In January 2023, the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap, was released. It broke records and achieved significant cultural impact, marking Shakira's return to the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten after 15 years.
February 2023: Release of "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira
On February 24, 2023, the single "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira was released, becoming Shakira's sixth top-ten hit and breaking a Guinness World Record for the highest-charting Spanish language track by a woman in the U.S.
May 2023: Billboard's Latin Woman of the Year
In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year" for her record-breaking achievements of 2022 and 2023, recognizing her as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
July 2023: Shakira tops Latin Pop Airplay chart
On July 29, 2023, Shakira became the first woman in history to occupy the top three spots on the Latin Pop Airplay chart with "TQG", "Acróstico", and "Copa Vacía".
2023: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and Latin Grammy Nominations
In 2023, Shakira received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first South American artist to receive the accolade. She also received seven nominations at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist in the award show's history to receive three nominations for Song of the Year in a single ceremony.
September 2024: Release of "Soltera" and Latin Grammy nominations
In September 2024, Shakira released the single "Soltera". Shakira also received three nominations at the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and Song of the Year for "(Entre Paréntesis)".
2024: Release of 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'
In 2024, Shakira released the Spanish-language album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, making her the first woman with number-one albums across four different decades.
February 2025: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
In February 2025, at the Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
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