It was Shakira’s moment. Legendary and icon of Latin music, the Colombian returned to the MTV Video Awards, where she has accumulated no less than 30 nominations and multiple awards. As she wrote on her social media, the gala on Tuesday the 12th was a night of “sparks, shine and sparkles.”
Shakira capitalized on her time at the awards by being the first Latin American artist to win MTV’s ‘Video Vanguard Award’. An award held by figures such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Beyoncé and Madonna. The Colombian arrived, posed, sang and melted the stage with her hips. Ten minutes of medley with hits like Wolf, Monotony y Bzrp Mussci Session Vol 53.
In his thanks, he said a few words to his children, Milan and Sasha, for “making mom feel like she can do anything.” Also to her legion of followers, “my fans, thank you for being my army and helping me in all the battles.”
In the post-gala, he gave clues on his Instagram about the steps of his previous roadmap to sweep a night full of international stars. Among her basics: meeting with her creative team to finalize all the details of her live performance. Rehearsal with her iconic hip smack. A video on the road through NY, on the way to the big event, with his cap and sunglasses. In three words: “Sparks, shine and sparkles.” She also throws in a pro tip: “Take your kids to the red carpet.” And at the end: everything ready to go on stage.