Shakira will not repeat her “Waka Waka” to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Colombian native famously sang the song at the 2010 World Cup and happened to meet her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué, on the set of the music video.
The World Cup in Qatar is just around the corner, and Shakira pulled out of action at the last minute.
Shakira has pulled out of the World Cup
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November 20 marks the start of the highly anticipated sporting event that takes place every four years.
The event usually features the world’s best artists, whose songs become classics when it comes to the World Cup…hence ‘Waka Waka.’
Qatar has VERY strict rules and regulations for the World Cup and consequently turned away many artists including Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart.
Shakira’s ICONIC World Cup song is “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)
Shakira has a lot going on in her personal life at the moment. She split from her partner of almost 12 years over the summer and a fierce custody battle ensued. It was settled and he was moving his two young sons to Miami, FL. in early 2023.
In addition to the big breakup, the singer was hit with a massive tax fraud court case and her father’s health was deteriorating.
According to “El programa de Ana Rosa,” Shakira changed her mind about the performance a few days before the start of the World Cup.
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“It has been confirmed to me that Shakira will not perform at the opening ceremony, but they will not say whether she will have another role throughout the World Cup,” said Adriana Dorronsoro at the program.
Another ‘El programa’ contributor spoke to Shakira’s entourage and revealed, “They have confirmed that she will not be performing. He will be a guest performer, now he has to send a statement to explain everything.”
As of this writing, Shakira has NOT issued a statement regarding her lack of participation in the World Cup.
Of course, many on Twitter have their doubts and fair share to say it, but surprisingly he received a lot of love.
Shakira Receives A LOT Of Love & Support For Her Decision
“We stand with him,” tweeted one before adding, “He is right to do so, I believe that he accepts human rights and we like that everything is a choice, I hope that other artists who will perform will follow him in his choice. .”
“It’s a good thing,” the other simply commented.
One wrote, “I need everyone to understand that the World Cup with Shakira is like Christmas without Mariah.”
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“Let’s normalize that Shakira is the voice of the #WorldCup as Mariah Carey is the voice of Christmas, shall we?”
Coincidentally, Shakira’s ex, Piqué, recently announced his retirement from FC Barcelona and will NOT be playing at the World Cup.
Earlier this month, the Barcelona defender played his last game for Barca on November 5.
He made the announcement on social media on November 3.
Piqué wrote, “It’s time to end this stage of my life. Football has given me everything. Barcelona has given me everything. you, cure (Barcelona fans), have given me everything.”
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