21ft Shakira Statue Unveiled in Hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia

Created by local artist Yino Márques, the statue celebrates Shakira's iconic dance move from her hit 'Hips Don’t Lie'.

A 21ft 3in bronze statue of Shakira has been unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, depicting the artist in a dance pose from her hit 2005 music video for the song 'Hips Don’t Lie'.
The statue was made by Yino Márques, sculptor and coordinator of plastic arts at the District School of Art and Popular Traditions, with the help of his students.
A plaque at the foot of the statue reads: 'A heart that composes, hips that do not lie, an unmatched talent, a voice that moves masses and bare feet that march for the good of childhood and humanity.'
Shakira shared pictures of the statue and her parents at the unveiling ceremony, expressing her gratitude and happiness.
This is not the first statue of Shakira in Barranquilla. In 2006, a statue depicting the pop star in her early days was unveiled near the entrance of the local soccer stadium.