Quote of the day by Shakira: “You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice” — A lesson that achieving success and meaningful goals sometimes requires giving up short-term comfort and pleasures, staying committed to long-term ambitions and being willing to make sacrifices along the way

Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer and philanthropist, born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla. She rose to international fame with chart-topping songs such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever”, becoming known for her distinctive voice, energetic performances and fusion of Latin, pop and rock music.

Over the course of her career, Shakira has won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards and sold millions of records worldwide. Her influence, however, extends well beyond music.