San Salvador, El Salvador – – International superstar Shakira demonstrated remarkable composure and professionalism during her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
concert in El Salvador, continuing her performance without interruption after a fall onstage. The incident occurred during her performance of the classic hit Si Te Vas
, a song from her album Dónde Están los Ladrones?, captivating audiences and quickly becoming a talking point across social media.
Video footage of the event shows Shakira, 49, interacting with the crowd before moving across the stage and unexpectedly losing her footing. She recovered almost immediately, addressing the audience with a calm Ok,
signaling that she was uninjured and ready to continue. The swift recovery and seamless transition back into the performance were widely praised by those in attendance and online observers alike.
The El Salvador concerts mark the beginning of a five-date run in Central America for Shakira’s tour. Following the two shows at the Jorge El Magico
Gonzalez National Stadium in San Salvador, she is scheduled to perform on , , and before moving on to Mexico.
In a post to her Instagram story following the concert, Shakira reassured fans, stating don’t worry, I’m made of rubber
– a lighthearted response to the incident that further endeared her to her fanbase. Many concertgoers lauded her professionalism, noting her ability to maintain the energy and flow of the show despite the unexpected stumble.
This isn’t the first time Shakira has experienced a fall during the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
. A similar incident occurred in Montreal, Canada, in May of last year during a performance of Whenever, Wherever
. At that time, she acknowledged the fall on social media, stating, Nobody is safe from falling.
This latest incident underscores the physical demands of her high-energy performances and her ability to navigate unexpected challenges with grace.
The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
, launched in in support of her twelfth studio album of the same name, has already achieved significant commercial success. The album topped both the Billboard Top Latin Albums
and Latin Pop Albums
charts. As of January , the tour has grossed over US$421.6 million from its first 86 concerts, earning it the Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing Latin tour of all time and becoming the fifth-highest-grossing tour by a female artist.
The tour, which began on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is scheduled to conclude on in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It represents Shakira’s first tour in seven years, following her El Dorado World Tour
in 2018. The tour’s success has been attributed to strong ticket sales, record-breaking attendance at various venues, and its overall cultural impact.
Beyond the tour’s commercial achievements, Shakira’s recent performances have also been marked by personal moments. In December, she was joined onstage in Argentina by her sons, Milan (12) and Sasha (10), during a performance of Acróstico
, a song from 2023 in which they also contribute vocally. The performance, a deeply personal tribute to her children, was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Shakira received the Global Touring Icon
award from Billboard in November, recognizing her sustained success and influence in the live music industry. The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
currently includes a total of 95 planned concerts, solidifying Shakira’s position as a leading force in global entertainment. The tour’s continued success demonstrates not only her enduring popularity but also her ability to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
