As of 2023, Shakira net worth is around $350 million.
Shakira is a very famous Columbian singer, dancer, songwriter, businesswoman, philanthropist, and record producer. She is basically from Barranquilla. As per information, the full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.
Till now, she has managed to sell over 125 million albums and tracks worldwide. Moreover, she has won many awards and accolades throughout her career. Some of the most famous awards include Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards, and many more.
Most famous songs include Hips Don’t Life, Waka Waka, Chantaje Beautiful Lier, and Loca. Now, let’s talk about her life and net worth in a detailed manner.
Net Worth: | $350 Million |
Date of Birth: | Feb 2, 1977 (45 years old) |
Gender: | Female |
Height: | 5 ft 1 in (1.57 m) |
Profession: | Record producer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Dancer, Choreographer, Model, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist |
Nationality: | Colombia |
Early Life and Biography
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Columbia. The names of her parents are William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado. It is interesting to know that Shakira is able to speak different languages including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
It is a known fact that she is of Lebanese descent on her father’s side. While on her mother’s side, she is of Italian and Spanish descent. During her childhood, she was grown up in a Roman Catholic family.
The names of her 6 older half-brothers are Tonino, Moises, Alberto, Antonio, Edward, and Robin Mebarak. The two half-sisters are Patricia and Lucy Mebarak. About her education, it is known that she attended La Ensenanza School.
At the age of 4, she wrote the first poem named La Rosa De Cristal. Later, when she was 7 years old, she got a typewriter from her father. Then she started writing from there. When her father took her to a Middle Eastern restaurant, then she discovered Doumbek.
During her days at school, she began belly dancing. At the same time, she also started singing for her teachers as well as classmates. From the age of 10 to 13 years, she began attending local events in Barranquilla.
Awards and Achievements
Monica Ariza who is a famous local theatre producer recognized her. Thus, he helped her to start a professional music career. In 1991, she was able to release her debut album named ‘Magia’. It was recorded under Sony Music Colombia in 1990.
In 1993, Shakira was invited to perform at Chile’s Cina del Mar Internation Song Festival. Through this performance, she earned a trophy for the one-third region at the Festival. The second and third albums are Peligro and Pies Descalzos respectively.
In 1995, she released another album titled Done Estan Los Ladrones. In the English Industry, she released her 5th album named Laundry Service in 2011. The album sold over 20 million copies all over the world.
Shakira’s Spanish albums include 2005s Fijacion Oral, Vol. 1, 2005s Sale el Sol, and 2017s El Dorado. All the albums got a diamond certification from the RIIA. Meanwhile, she also releases English albums including 2005s Oral Fixation Vol. 2, 2009s She Wold, and 2014s self-titled Shakira.
All of her English albums got gold, platinum, or multi-platinum certification in different countries. Some of her songs have hit #1 on the charts. These songs include Hips Don’t Lie, La Tortura, and Waka Waka.
Moreover, Shakira was also allowed to enter seasons 4 and 6 of the American singing competition television series titled The Voice in 2013 and 2014. There she served as a coach. In 2009, she became the Top Female Latin Artists of the Decade by ‘Billboard’.
Some of the most famous awards include 3 Grammy Awards, 13 Latin Grammy Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards, 7 Billboard Music Awards, and 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards. In addition, there are 6 Guinness World Records and a start on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
How much is Shakira net worth?
As of 2023, Shakira net worth is estimated to be around $350 million.
The main sources of her income are extensive discography, chart-topping hits, albums, and blockbuster tours and concerts. By selling more than 80 million records, she has become the Best Selling Female Latin Artist of All Time.
In 2018, Shakira’s El Dorado World Tour was of $40.7 million worldwide. Moreover, in 2010, The Sun Comes Out World Tour grossed over 13 million dollars. In 2008, Shakira signed a deal with Live Nation for concerts worth $300 million.
Besides these, Shakira also made $10 million on NBC’s hit music competition ‘The Voice. There she served as a judge for almost two seasons. Furthermore, she also became the voice actor for the Disney animated film named ‘Zootopia’.
Some Amazing Facts
Shakira and Argentinian attorney Antonio de la Rua fated for around 11 years. Antonio is a very famous lawyer. In 2009, Shakira stated that their relationship had been like a married pair. Both got separated in 2011.
On March 29, 2011, Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Pique started dating each other. It was revealed on her Twitter account. Gerard is 10 years younger than Shakira. Initially, the couple met at the shooting of Shakira’s music video called Waka Waka.
In 2013, both welcomed their first child a son named Mila Pique Mebarak in Barcelona. The name of her second son is Sasha Pique Mebarak who was born on January 29, 2015. Both got separated in June 2023.
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FAQs
1) How much is Shakira net worth?
As of 2023, Shakira net worth is around $350 million.
2) What is the age of Shakira?
Shakira is 45 years old now.
3) What is Shakira annual income?
Her annual income is more than $30 million, as of 2023.