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, the "Queen of Latin Music," is a highly influential Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. She is recognized for popularizing Hispanophone music globally, contributing to increased Spanish language learning and usage, and paving the way for other Latin artists in the international market. Her achievements include numerous accolades, such as 4 Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, solidifying her status as a global music icon.
August 1996: 'Pies Descalzos' Certified Platinum
In August 1996, 'Pies Descalzos' was certified platinum in the U.S. by RIAA.
1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards and Cultural Ambassador
In 1997, Shakira received three Billboard Latin Music Awards for Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best New Artist, and was named a national cultural ambassador by the president of Colombia.
1999: Gabriel García Márquez on Shakira
In 1999, Colombian Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gabriel García Márquez praised Shakira's "phenomenal musical talent", "extraordinary maturity", and "will of granite" after meeting her.
August 2000: MTV Video Music Award
In August 2000, Shakira won an MTV Video Music Award in the category of People's Choice – Favorite International Artist for "Ojos Así".
September 2000: Performance at Latin Grammy Awards and Nominations
In September 2000, Shakira performed "Ojos Así" at the inaugural ceremony of the Latin Grammy Awards, where she was nominated in five categories.
2002: Success of Laundry Service
In 2002, 'Laundry Service' became the best-selling album of the year and sold over 15 million copies worldwide, solidifying Shakira's musical presence in the mainstream North American market.
2005: Best Female Award
In November 2005, Shakira won the Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards, defeating rivals Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Mariah Carey.
February 2006: Grammy Award Win
On 8 February 2006, Shakira won her second Grammy Award, winning Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
April 2006: Honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation.
June 2006: Start of Oral Fixation Tour
In June 2006, Shakira embarked on the Oral Fixation Tour, consisting of 120 shows across five continents.
June 2006: "Hips Don't Lie" reached number-one spots on Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Latin Songs charts
On June 27, 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist in Billboard history to reach number-one spots on both the Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Latin Songs chart in the same week. Shakira also became the only South American artist to reach number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, Australian ARIA Charts, and UK singles chart.
November 2006: Latin Grammy Awards
In November 2006, Shakira received four Latin Grammy Awards, winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "La Tortura", as well as Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
February 2007: Grammy Awards Performance and Nomination
In February 2007, Shakira performed at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards and earned a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.
December 2007: End of Oral Fixation Tour
December 2007 marked the end of Shakira's Oral Fixation Tour, which comprised 120 shows.
2007: Collaborations and Film Contributions
In 2007, Shakira collaborated with Beyoncé on "Beautiful Liar", participated in Annie Lennox's song "Sing", recorded "King & Queen" with Wyclef Jean, and contributed songs to the film Love in the Time of Cholera, including "Despedida", which was nominated for Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards.
2008: Forbes Ranking and Live Nation Contract
In early 2008, Forbes named Shakira the fourth top-earning female artist in the music industry. In July 2008, she signed a $312 million contract with Live Nation Entertainment.
January 2009: Declared the Humanitarian of the Year by People en Español
In the December 2008 / January 2009 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year (a part of its Las Estrellas del Año awards).
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 in recognition of her role as an ambassador for children and young people, quality education, and social justice.
November 2010: Received the MTV Free Your Mind award
In November 2010, after performing as the opening act of the MTV European Music Awards, Shakira received the MTV Free Your Mind award for her efforts to facilitate access to education for children worldwide.
December 2010: Ranked on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010" list
In December 2010, Shakira was ranked number five on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010" list, with 404,118,932 views.
2010: Google's Most Searched Female Entertainer
In 2010, Google revealed that Shakira was the most searched female entertainer of the year.
February 2011: Named Artist of the Year by the 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 her humanitarian efforts.
October 2011: Appointment to President's Advisory Commission
In October 2011, Shakira was appointed by President Obama to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
November 2011: Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In November 2011, Shakira was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the Category of Recording. Also, in November, she was declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
November 2011: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
On 9 November 2011, Shakira was honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for her artistic achievements and philanthropic undertakings.
2011: Latin Grammy Award
At the 2011 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, Sale el Sol won Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
2011: Awards for Philanthropic Work
In 2011, Shakira received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards for her philanthropic and humanitarian work, including the Barefoot Foundation.
January 2012: Received the honor of 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 for her significant contributions to the arts and literature.
2012: Forbes ranked Shakira on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women"
In 2012, Forbes ranked Shakira on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 40.
2012: Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
In 2012, Shakira was granted the honor of 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 lawsuit against Shakira, where he sought $100 million.
2013: "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" Acclaim
In 2013, Billboard called "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" the most successful World Cup anthem ever, noting that the song became a global hit that transcended the time of the mundial.
2013: Forbes ranked Shakira on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women"
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 52.
April 2014: Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 26, 2014, Shakira was honored with the Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards for her charitable work with the Pies Descalzos Foundation and other organizations.
2014: Performed three times at the FIFA World Cup; species named after her
In 2014, Shakira became the first musical act to perform three times at the FIFA World Cup. Also in 2014, the species of parasitic wasp, Aleiodes shakirae, was named after her. Forbes ranked her on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 58.
2015: Recognized as one of the most influential people on social media by Time
In 2015, Time recognized Shakira as one of the most influential people on social media, highlighting her social capital and unparalleled platform.
February 2016: Premiere of Zootopia
In February 2016, the movie Zootopia premiered, achieving record-breaking box office success and grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
May 2016: Collaboration on "La Bicicleta" with Carlos Vives
In May 2016, Shakira collaborated with Colombian singer Carlos Vives on the track "La Bicicleta", which later won a Latin Grammy Award.
2017: Named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune for her philanthropic work and influence, particularly leveraging her social media platforms to advocate for vulnerable children.
January 2018: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
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 achieve this.
2018: "Hips Don't Lie" Recognized
In 2018, "Hips Don't Lie" was selected as one of the greatest songs by 21st-century female artists by National Public Radio (NPR), ranked at number 65.
2018: Listed as a top-streamed female artist on Spotify
In 2018, Spotify listed Shakira as the 10th most-streamed female artist of the platform's existence, and the highest-streamed Latin artist.
2019: Listed as one of the women who should have been inducted 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.
April 2020: Recipient of 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.
October 2020: Appointment to the Earthshot Prize Council
In October 2020, Shakira was appointed by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, as a member of the Earthshot Prize Council, which awards funds to environmental pioneers.
2020: First female artist with four songs from different decades to have over 100 million streams on Spotify
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist with 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.
March 2021: Recognition as a Feminist Hero
On International Women's Day, March 8, 2021, Global Citizen recognized Shakira as one of "14 feminist heroes one should know and celebrate", alongside other prominent women.
2021: Merck Mercuriadis Praises Shakira's Songwriting
In 2021, music industry executive and artist manager Merck Mercuriadis praised Shakira's songwriting footprint, highlighting her as one of the most serious and successful songwriters of the last 25 years.
April 2022: Release of "Te Felicito" with Rauw Alejandro
On 21 April 2022, Shakira released "Te Felicito", a collaboration with Rauw Alejandro, as the lead single from her then-upcoming twelfth studio album. The song was nominated for Record of the Year at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
2022: Included in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music" by MTV (Latin America)
In 2022, MTV (Latin America) included Shakira in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music", as the only Latina on the list.
February 2023: Release of "TQG" with Karol G
On 24 February 2023, Karol G and Shakira released the single "TQG". It debuted in the U.S. at number 7 and broke the Guinness World Record for the highest-charting Spanish language track by a woman in the country.
May 2023: Honored as Billboard's "Latin Woman of the Year"
In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year", the first time the magazine bestowed this distinction.
2023: Recognition as one of the world's best-selling musicians
By 2023, Shakira had sold over 95 million records, solidifying her status as one of the world's best-selling musicians.
2023: One of the top-10 artists overall of all time on YouTube
By 2023, Shakira, with over 20 billion cumulative views, was one of the top-10 artists overall of all time on YouTube.
February 2025: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
On February 2, 2025, Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, dedicating the award to immigrants in the U.S.
May 2025: American Music Award for Favorite Latin Song
In May 2025, Shakira's "Soltera" received the Favorite Latin Song award at the American Music Awards, solidifying her position as the most-awarded female Latin artist in the show's history.
2025: Ranked at number 45 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list
In 2025, Shakira was ranked at number 45 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
2026: Success of Zootopia 2
By early 2026, Zootopia 2 became Disney's highest-grossing animated movie, earning over $1.7 billion worldwide, with the "Zoo" track having over 500 million streams.
2026: Nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2026, Shakira was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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