Colombian singer Shakira has updated fans following a sudden hospitalisation that forced her to cancel her much-anticipated Lima concert. The 48-year-old star, who arrived in Peru over the weekend, revealed that she had been taken to hospital due to an abdominal condition, with doctors advising her she was in no condition to perform.
On Sunday afternoon, Shakira took to social media to inform her millions of followers about the cancellation, expressing her disappointment at not being able to perform. “I am very sad that I will not be able to take the stage today,” she shared on Instagram. “I have been deeply emotional and excited about reuniting with my beloved Peruvian audience.”
Despite her condition, the singer remained hopeful, stating she hoped to be well enough to perform the next day. “I hope to be released and well tomorrow so I’m able to perform,” she wrote, keeping fans updated on her recovery.
In a heartfelt message to her followers, Shakira expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support she had received after the announcement. She thanked fans for their encouraging messages, writing, “Thank you for all your loving messages. You give me so much strength. I love you with all my heart.”
A sudden setback during a highly-anticipated tour
The concert in Lima was part of Shakira’s ongoing tour to promote her latest album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (The Women Don’t Cry). The album, which has gained widespread acclaim and won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, is her first since the very public end of her marriage to former professional footballer Gerard Piqué.
Shakira’s fans in Peru had eagerly awaited the concert, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, and many were disappointed by the cancellation. However, the singer reassured her audience that her team had already begun working on rescheduling the performance for a later date, adding a note of optimism in her social media updates.
The Peruvian leg of her tour was to be her second stop following a massive success in São Paulo, Brazil, where she performed to a crowd of over 68,000 people last week. The Latin American leg of the tour will continue to various countries across the continent before heading to the United States and Canada later in the year.
Shakira’s emotional connection with her fans
Shakira’s message on social media reflected just how much she values her connection with her fans. Speaking of her emotional state, she expressed deep regret at missing the performance, calling it a “deeply emotional” experience for her.
The singer also made it clear just how excited she was to return to the stage, especially after the challenges of the past year. Her album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, features powerful themes of female empowerment and strength, and its success has given Shakira a platform to reconnect with audiences after her divorce from Piqué.
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For many of Shakira’s fans, the concert in Lima was one of the most anticipated stops on the tour, as the singer has long been celebrated for her electrifying performances and iconic dance moves. The rescheduling of the concert ensures that her Peruvian fans will still have the chance to see her live in the near future.
A testament to Shakira’s resilience
This setback in Lima is just one moment in a long and successful career for Shakira, who has made her mark in the world of Latin pop music. Despite her health concerns, the fact that she was so quick to assure her fans of a future performance speaks to her resilience and commitment to her art.
As Shakira focuses on her recovery, fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the stage, where she can continue sharing her music, her strength, and her energy with the world. In the meantime, the superstar has shown once again that her dedication to her fans remains unwavering, no matter the challenges she faces.
For more updates on Shakira’s tour schedule and health recovery, fans can follow her on social media, where the singer continues to keep them informed every step of the way.
