At the 2023 MTV VMAs, Shakira crowd surfs as she accepts the Video Vanguard Award. Before receiving the award, the Colombian superstar Shakira gave a performance during the ceremony, singing a lengthy medley of some of her most popular songs in both English and Spanish.
The 46-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira became the first South American artist to receive the 2023 Video Vanguard Award when she accepted it at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday.
Shakira felt upset after receiving the award from Wyclef Jean and spoke in both English and Spanish about her career. Milan, age 9, and Sasha, age 7, are the children of Shakira and her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué. Shakira praised her children for accompanying her on the red carpet on her big night.
The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer performed an upbeat medley of her biggest hits, including “She Wolf” and “Whenever, Wherever,” on the VMAs stage for the first time in 17 years before accepting her trophy.
She did this while singing, dancing, crowd-surfing, wearing various outfits, and even, at one point, brandishing a pair of knives!
Even some of the singer’s admirers joined her on stage as she sang one of the songs that became popular earlier this year when she broke up with Piqué.
Shakira’s night may not end with only the Vanguard Award. This year, she is up for four Moon People: Artist of the Year, Top Collaboration, and two Best Latin Video categories.
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Whenever it comes to promoting her own country as well as its culture on a global scale, Shakira is unquestionably an icon. The Grammy Award-winning performer honored her lengthy career with a forceful 10-minute set at the MTV Video Music Awards 2023.
She opened with “She Wolf,” performing to the exuberant choreography from the song’s renowned 2009 music video. She quickly changed into her duet with Rauw Alejandro, “Te Felicito,” and then her duet with Karol G, “TQG.”
Shakira returned to the stage after completing her performance to collect the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor from Wyclef Jean. Shakira expressed gratitude to her “army” of admirers in addition to her family and collaborative partners.
Shakira is a great worldwide force who strives to inspire & influence the audience with her distinctive musical abilities, according to Bruce Gillmer, director of music, music talent, programming, and events for Paramount. She is one of the first musicians to take the lead in bringing Latin music beyond borders and an inspiration for women everywhere.
Shakira is the first South American singer to earn the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award from MTV, making the Vanguard Award distinction all the more significant.
Shakira gave a moving, career-spanning show featuring her best songs at the Prudential Centre before winning the prize, reminding audiences why she was chosen.
