Shakira Holds Free Concert on Brazilian Beach, Draws 2 Million People and Spurs 630 Million Business Opportunity

Latin diva Shakira launched a brand-new tour last year, receiving a Guinness World Record certification for having the highest-grossing Latin artist concert tour. On the evening of the 2nd, Shakira came to Rio de Janeiro’s beach in Brazil for a free concert, attracting over 2 million people to join the festivities.

Shakira took the stage in a dazzling costume themed after the Brazilian flag, sending the crowd of fans into a frenzy; ever the versatile trendsetter, she later changed into a green-pink gradient dress, ultimately switching outfits a total of 10 times throughout the concert. High above Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drones formed images of Shakira and a she-wolf, echoing her nickname.

In recent years, Copacabana Beach has played host to several pop superstars; last year, Lady Gaga’s performance attracted 2.1 million fans. Authorities estimate that this time, Shakira’s concert could generate more than 160 million USD (about 630 million ringgit) in business opportunities. To ensure safety, nearly 8,000 police officers were deployed in the area, and facial recognition systems along with multiple security checkpoints were set up as thorough precautions.

News Source: TTV News