Shakira is named "Woman of the Year" by Billboard magazine

The ‘Latin Women in Music’ edition by Billboard celebrated Latina women revolutionary in the music. The ceremony was conducted by the queen reggaeton Ivy Queen and the Telemundo hostess Jackeline Bracamontes.

bill board organized a historic event where he recognized the Colombian artist for her work; the person in charge of delivering the prize was his compatriot Maluma with whom he also performed the duet ‘Blackmail’ .

‘To complete a perfect night, receive this award from Maluma. Thank you, colleague,’ added the artist on her Instagram account.

Shakira took the opportunity to give a speech on female empowerment applauded by the spectators.

“It doesn’t matter if someone is faithful to you or not, what really matters is if you stay true to yourself, and it has been a year in which I have realized that women are stronger than we think. We are braver than we think. I think we’re also more independent than we were taught to be,” Shakira said.

Women honored at the Billboard gala

Shakira He took the opportunity to pose with one of the greats of Latin music, “With the beautiful and powerful Thalía,” he published on his Instagram account.

Billboard’s ‘Women in Latin Music’ ceremony also awarded several outstanding artists, including Ana Gabriel, who received the Living Legend Award, Emilia as Artist on the Rise, Evaluna with the Tradition and Future Award, Goyo as the Agent of Cambio and Thalía as a Powerful Global Prize.

The Billboard commemorative gala was attended by artists such as Greeicy, Mike Bahía, Keytin, Elena Rose and Nicole Zignago. The women wore black outfits and various styles, while the men opted for more discreet garments.