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Shakira returned to the stage in spectacular fashion, radiating energy and delivering an empowering message as she launched her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour at Rio de Janeiro’s Nilton Santos Stadium. After seven years without a solo tour, the singer captivated the audience with a show brimming with emotion, nostalgia, and musical brilliance—blending her greatest hits with tracks from her latest album.
A heartfelt message before the show
Before stepping on stage, Shakira took a moment to share a heartfelt message from her dressing room on social media, talking about all the hard work that goes into the tour.
"The reflection in the mirror shows me a woman who has given her all in every rehearsal, every chord, every step," she wrote. "I know perfection doesn’t exist, but tonight, I will give myself to you just as I am—with a voice sharpened by experience and skin marked by every battle won and lost."
A grand entrance and electrifying start
In a shimmering silver outfit and dark sunglasses, Shakira made a striking entrance, weaving her way through the crowd and sending over 60,000 fans into a frenzy. "Good evening, Rio!" she called out, her excitement shining as her image lit up a huge screen across the stage.
A journey through three decades of hits
The concert kicked off with La Fuerte, then Girls Like Me, but it was the first notes of Estoy Aquí that really sent the audience wild—a song that solidified her connection with her Brazilian fans. "I haven't forgotten you, and I never will," she shared, reflecting on her first trip to the country back in the '90s.
Performing under a full moon and in 32-degree heat, the Colombian took fans on a musical journey spanning three decades. From Pies Descalzos and La Tortura to Hips Don't Lie and Ojos Así, she delivered a dynamic setlist featuring pop, rock, reggaeton, salsa, and even Brazilian funk. Her high-energy choreography and unwavering dedication electrified the crowd.
Resilience and empowerment
One of the night’s standout moments came when Shakira addressed the challenges she has faced, speaking in Portuguese about resilience. "We women, after every fall, rise stronger and tougher. If we want to cry, we cry. And if we don’t, we hustle," she declared, drawing thunderous applause.
The crowd’s chant against Piqué
A viral moment unfolded when fans chanted an insult directed at Gerard Piqué, her ex-partner. Shakira responded with a knowing smirk, cupping her ear to encourage louder cheers, further igniting the crowd’s energy.
A touching tribute to her children and a powerful finale
The concert was filled with symbolism. During Acróstico, a giant screen displayed touching images of her children, Milan and Sasha, moving the audience. For the grand finale, she performed Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, the anthem that catapulted her back to the top of global charts, earning a deafening ovation. "Music heals," she said before bidding farewell. "Loving someone else is beautiful, but loving yourself is even more beautiful."
With this unforgettable performance, Shakira reaffirmed her status as the queen of the stage, her connection with fans as strong as ever. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran continues in São Paulo before heading across Latin America and North America, wrapping up in June.