Shakira draws 2M fans to Copacabana for massive free concert
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Key Points:
- Shakira performed a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, attracting an estimated 2 million fans, the largest audience of her career according to city officials.
- The event was part of the Todo Mundo No Rio festival, featuring hits like "Hips Don’t Lie," "La Tortura," and "Waka Waka," and included guest appearances by Brazilian artists Anitta, Caetano Veloso, and Ivete Sangalo.
- The concert opened with a drone show of about 1,500 drones and generated an estimated $161 million for local businesses, benefiting hotels, restaurants, and other sectors.
- Shakira reflected on her long-standing connection to Brazil during the performance, sharing her journey since arriving at age 18 to pursue her music career.
- This concert is part of Shakira’s "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" world tour, which will continue in the United States this summer with arena shows beginning in California in June.
