Shakira, the globally renowned Colombian singer, has had to cancel her highly anticipated concert in Lima, Peru, due to a sudden health setback. The 48-year-old superstar was hospitalized on Saturday night with abdominal pain, prompting her to announce the cancellation of her performance scheduled for Sunday evening. The news has come just days after the singer launched her first worldwide tour in seven years, marking a highly anticipated return to the stage for her fans.
Taking to her social media accounts, Shakira shared a heartfelt message explaining her situation. She revealed that she had been admitted to the emergency room and was under the care of doctors. In a statement, she expressed her deep sadness at not being able to perform for her fans in Lima, a city she was eager to connect with on her tour. “The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening,” she said. Despite this setback, she remained hopeful, sharing that she was looking forward to being discharged from the hospital on Monday to resume her tour.
The cancellation comes at a time when Shakira is riding high on the success of her new music and a Grammy win for Best Latin Pop Album. She dedicated the prestigious award to migrants in the United States facing deportation, a testament to her commitment to social causes and advocacy. Her world tour, which began in Rio de Janeiro, marks a significant moment in her career, as it is her first global tour since 2018. She is set to perform nearly 50 dates across Latin America through June before heading to the United States and Canada later in the year.
Fans across Peru, and indeed Latin America, were left disappointed by the cancellation of the Lima concert, but many expressed their understanding and support for Shakira during this time. Known for her high-energy performances and close connection with her audience, Shakira’s fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the stage.
Shakira’s dedication to her music and her fans has been unwavering, and it is expected that she will take the necessary time to recover and return to performing in full health. As of now, fans are hopeful that her upcoming concerts will go on as scheduled, with the singer slated to continue her tour across the region in the coming weeks.
