Shakira is from the city of Barranquilla in northern Colombia.

Basic facts

  • Shakira’s full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.
  • She was born and raised in Barranquilla, a major city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
  • She is widely known as a Colombian singer and global pop star.

Her background

  • Her father is of Lebanese descent, and her mother is Colombian with Spanish roots, giving her a mixed Middle Eastern–Latin American heritage.
  • Shakira often blends Latin and Arabic influences in her music and performances, reflecting this heritage.

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