Shakira postpones Lima show after hospitalisation for “abdominal issue”

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Shakira has been forced to postpone a show in Lima, Peru on Sunday (February 16) after being hospitalised.The singer was due to play the city’s Estadio Nacional as part of her ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ tour, which kicked off in Rio De Janeiro on Tuesday (February 11).However, she announced on social media on Sunday afternoon that she had to be admitted to ER on Saturday night for an “abdominal issue”, adding that she remained hospitalised for the time being.“The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening,” she added. “I am very sad to not be able to take the stage today.”pic.twitter.com/GLrXYL8BFp— Shakira (@shakira) February 16, 2025pic.twitter.com/W9f7jX68rH— Shakira (@shakira) February 16, 2025“I’ve been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru.

I hope to be released and well tomorrow so I’m able to perform.”She concluded: “My team and the promoters are already working on a new date to communicate to you.

Thank you all for your understanding. I love you all. Shak.”This is Shakira’s first tour for seven years and comes in support of her 2024 album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’, for which she recently won Best Latin Pop Album at the Grammys.

The tour boasts elaborate production and 160’ screens, with a first of its kind CGI animated version of the singer appearing during the interludes.Her next scheduled date is on Friday (February 21) in Colombia’s Barranquilla, with further shows to come in Medellin, Bogota, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City, winding up on March 30.Later in the spring, she will embark on the North American leg of the tour.