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Shakira Named 2023 Woman of the Year at Inaugural Billboard Latin Women in Music Event

Overview

  • Shakira will be honored with Billboard's 2023 Woman of the Year award at the first Latin Women in Music event.
  • The event will celebrate Latin women in music and feature performances from renowned artists like Ana Gabriel, Emilia, Evaluna, Goyo, and Thalía.
  • Shakira is being recognized for her contributions as a singer and songwriter and for empowering Latin women in music.
  • She has sold over 95 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling Latin woman artist of all time.
  • Shakira also founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which has built nine schools in Colombia.