Shakira is celebrating her birthday today! In honor of the festivities, let's take a look at the singer's life, career wins, and her net worth; have you ever wondered how the musician earned her millions of dollars? Find out more about her below.
Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 2, 1977, the singer is now 46 years old! The musician is the only child of her parents and she is of Spanish and Lebanese descent.
Before she became interested in music, the singer loved writing poems which began when she was only four years old. Since she was fascinated by his dad using the typewriter, her father gave her one as a Christmas gift. She continued writing poems then it later transitioned into writing music.
When she was younger, her father took her to a Middle Eastern restaurant and she heard a very interesting sound coming from a doumbek, a traditional drum which is often used in belly dancing.
She danced on the table and she experienced that she wanted to become a total performer.
Shakira Career
Shakira's career began when she was only 13 years old as she released her first album "Magia" under Sony Music Colombia. The songs contain genres of disco and pop-rock ballads which came from a collection that she had since she was eight years old.
She gained more popularity after the release of "Pies Descalzos" in 1995, but her massive fame started after she dropped "Laundry Service" in 2001 as it featured some of her most popular songs like "Whenever, Wherever," and "Underneath Your Clothes."
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Her massive hit came in 2010 when she released "Waka Waka" for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
As of 2024, Shakira has released over 11 studio albums. On top of that, she also has five live albums and two compilation albums.
Shakira Net Worth: How Did She Earn Millions of Dollars?
Shakira's is undoubtedly one of the richest musicians around as she has been performing ever since she was a teenager. Celebrity Net Worth estimates that her fortune is worth around $300 million.
Most of her earnings came from her work in the music industry. In 2019 alone, Forbes reported that she earned $35 million. In 2023, it was reported that she earned a whopping $108.1 million through her tours.
In addition to her work as a musician, she also has massive brand deals with companies like Oral-B, Pepsi, T-Mobile, and more.
She was also paid for her appearances on "The Voice" in which she became a coach in 2013 and 2014. The singer reportedly earned $12 million per season.
