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Shakira’s last few days have been a masterclass in how a global superstar manages music, touring, and brand at the same time. According to ABC17 via CNN en Español, she and fellow Colombian star Maluma have officially announced “Agua,” their first collaboration in eight years, set for release on September 17. Maluma revealed Shakira as his mystery collaborator on Instagram, calling her “la reina” and declaring “Nos fuimos mundial,” signaling that both artists expect this single to play on a truly global stage, not just Latin markets. Hola! USA and Consequence report that “Agua” is a merengue track, adding a fresh stylistic chapter to Shakira’s long history of fusing Latin genres with pop.
This new single dovetails directly into a major touring milestone. TicketNews and CNN en Español report that on September 18 Shakira will kick off a 12‑date Madrid residency tied to her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, in a custom-built Shakira Stadium and the surrounding Macondo Park, with crowds of around 50,000 a night. Mundo América notes that she has personally curated a cultural ecosystem around these shows, announcing a roster of guest artists including Amaia, Nathy Peluso, Guitarricadelafuente, Yerai Cortés, Gale, MARO, and others, plus book clubs, fashion talks, gastronomy workshops, and family spaces all themed around her story and Latin roots. Expreso in Ecuador adds that La Coya will perform at the inauguration of “Es Latina,” the cultural program linked to the residency, underscoring how Shakira is using this moment to spotlight a broader Latin and Iberian artistic community.
On the business and legacy front, the World Cup anthem “Dai Dai,” her collaboration with Burna Boy, has exploded into a career-defining hit. Forbes reports that “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” has given Shakira her first No. 1 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart while simultaneously sitting at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. for a milestone tenth week. Vanguardia and the News Agency of Nigeria independently confirm that the “Dai Dai” video has surpassed one billion views on YouTube in record time, making it one of 2026’s defining global pop moments and reinforcing her long-term image as the voice of football after “Waka Waka.” Those outlets also note that World Cup royalties are earmarked for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, weaving philanthropy into her current era.
Looking slightly ahead, Central Asian outlets like Qazinform, AKIpress, and Kursiv report that Kyrgyz authorities have announced, and are still negotiating, a Shakira concert at the new Bishkek Arena, possibly in November. The date and tour integration remain unconfirmed, so this sits in the realm of credible but not yet finalized plans rather than locked-in biography.
Across social media, the “Agua” reveal posts with Maluma and her team’s celebration of the “Dai Dai” streaming and chart records are the dominant narrative: Shakira as a 49‑year‑old global powerhouse closing the World Cup cycle, launching a new single, and building a temporary “city” in Madrid around her music and cultural identity.
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