Shakira celebrates her 44th birthday as worldwide fans wish her well
- Colombian singer Shakira turned 44 and her fans worldwide wished her a happy birthday on social media
- Shakira has an extensive discography and has won three Grammy awards, she also regularly tops the music charts
- Shak defied the odds and became a singer, even after one of her teachers said that she has a bad voice
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Shakira celebrated her 44th birthday on 2 February 2021 and fans all over the world wished the songstress well. Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter who is loved by many.
Shak started off by releasing songs in Spanish but as time went by, she learned how to speak English and also made the transition in her music. Arguably, one of her biggest songs is Hips Don't Lie.
She also made an official 2010 FIFA World Cup song called Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), featuring the South African group Freshlyground. The song became the biggest-selling World Cup song of all time.
Source: UGC
Shakira has also released a number of other hit songs such as She Wolf, Underneath Your Clothes, and Can't Remember to Forget You (featuring Rihanna).
Fans took the time to celebrate Shakira, and Complex shared a fact about the singer, saying that she was told that her voice is bad so she can't join the school choir.
Take a look at some of the wishes below:
@RoxannaDuffness commented:
"Now she is one of the most impactful people in the world. Happy birthday Shakira."
@lifeaskelly commented:
"Happy birthday to the Queen."
In other news, popular Okay FM and UTV presenter, Abeiku Santana has lauded the success and achievement of Osei Kwame Despite to mark employer's 59th birthday.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Despite Media Group and Neat Foods Ltd, Osei Kwame Despite turned 59 years old on February 2, 2021.
Reflecting on Despite's accomplishments, Abeiku Santana shared a video showcasing a line-up of luxurious and exotic cars inside the magnificent mansion of the Ghanaian business titan.
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