Shakira fandom

[5] Shakira's fandom groups are scattered throughout the world and have been covered by national news for charitable activities as well as confrontations on social media.

[7][8] During the mid-1990s, Shakira was already establishing herself in the world of Latin music and in some parts of Europe due to the success of her album Pies Descalzos (1995).

Her young fans imitated the album covers' promotional images of Shakira, which led to a trend in Latin American youth at the time.

Once the crossover was made to the world market, Shakiramanía spread globally: fangirls from the United States and other countries began to emulate Shakira's rock style, singing and dancing techniques.

The Club Shakira Peru organizes the so-called "Shakichocolatadas"—where hot chocolate is served in a special gathering—to provide a Christmas dinner to the poorest children in the country.

[18] Another moment was when a fan managed to pass the security of the stage and ran to hug the artist, who tried to separate her, but Shakira herself prevented it by even giving her a photo of both.

Many Shakira tribute acts include in their repertoire a re-enactment of her presentations at awards ceremonies such as the Latin Grammys or her famous appearance at the Super Bowl.

[23] One commentator said that "not only has her music been a huge sensation in the United States, but her look of skin-tight thrift-shop hip-huggers, old belly shirts and funky hats have set off a style revolution that has spread to girls around the world.

In the American continent, various Shakira Impersonators have been presented in programs such as Mi Nombre Es...,[31] Buscando una Estrella,[32] or the Chilean and Peruvian television series Yo Soy.

[33] In Spanish reality competition series Tu cara me suena, she has been imitated on multiple occasions, including the interpreters of Leslie Shaw, Eva Soriano and more.

[36] The singer María Gracia Viteri became an impersonator of Shakira in her concert offered in the city of Sambordón, paying tribute with a medley of her greatest hits in both Spanish and English.

Indian singer and actress Neha Kakkar in her youth was often referred to as the "Shakira of India" due to their similar styles.