Shakira Praises Afrobeats and Burna Boy
Colombian singer Shakira Mebarak has expressed her admiration for Afrofusion star Burna Boy and the Afrobeats genre. During a recent cover shoot with Rolling Stone, the 47-year-old artist discussed her lifestyle recommendations and musical influences, highlighting her love for Afrobeats.
Afrobeats has emerged as one of Africa’s most significant cultural exports in recent years, gaining global prominence in 2023. Top Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have hosted some of the most successful concerts worldwide.
Shakira’s Musical Taste
In the interview, the “Waka Waka” hitmaker described her music style as “eclectic, honest, and real,” emphasizing her particular fondness for Afrobeats. Shakira singled out Burna Boy as her favorite artist, stating she frequently listens to his songs. She also mentioned her appreciation for Tyla, the rising South African singer.
“If I could explain my taste in music in three words, I would say eclectic, honest, and real. In my car, whether I am driving at night, I love anything Afrobeats. I like Tyla, I like Burna Boy, anything Afrobeats but I love Burna, very great,” she said.
Shakira made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. She gained fame in Hispanic countries with her albums ‘Pies Descalzos’ in 1995 and ‘Dónde Están los Ladrones?’ in 1998. Her single ‘Whenever, Wherever’ broke into the English-language market with her fifth album, ‘Laundry Service,’ in 2001, selling over 13 million copies worldwide.
The Colombian star who was once married to Gerard Piqué, a former FC Barcelona defender, in 2011, and they have two children together.
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