In a goose pimpled statement by Shakira, “The world will hear the Igbo story through me”, Igbos all over the world have recalled the days of slave trade transfer that engulfed the black origins from Africa.
Shakira, is a Colombian singer-songwriter known as the “Queen of Latin Music”. She’s famous for her unique blend of Latin, rock, and Arabic music styles, which is influenced by her Lebanese and Colombian heritage. Recently, Shakira shocked the world by revealing her Igbo ancestry, claiming her great-grandfather and grandmother were from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria.
According to Shakira, her mother reminded her to stay connected to her roots, which she believes are essential to her identity, strength, and happiness. Shakira has finally told the international community that her heritage is Igbo.
Shakira’s Igbo heritage is said to have inspired her music and resilience. She mentioned that her great-grandfather was among those who perished in the 19th-century Igbo Landing tragedy, an act of resistance against slavery that has shaped her spirit and music. Shakira has vowed to tell the Igbo story and reconnect with her Igbo heritage, describing the Igbo people as “a people of resilience, rhythm, and unshakable pride”
In a detailed investigation by 9News Nigeria, Some of Shakira’s notable achievements included, Awards, where she won four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards.In her Music style, she’s known for blending Latin, rock, and Arabic music styles.
Philanthropy: She’s an advocate for equitable education and has worked with various organizations to support her causes.
Recent Tour: She’s currently on her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” and has been recognized for her music and performances.
In furtherance, the music maestro has confirmed in her statement, “My great-grandfather and grandmother were from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria.
“My father fought in the Biafra War before escaping to the United States, where I was born.
“Growing up, my mother always reminded me to stay connected to my roots, because within them lies the true key to my happiness, identity, and strength as a Black woman,” – Shakira
The award-winning global superstar went further to reveal that her great-grandfather was among those who drowned during the tragic Igbo Landing, a historic symbol of resistance and freedom. According to her, this history has always inspired her spirit, her music, and her drive to never give up.
Shakira emphasized that she is now making plans to reconnect fully with her Igbo heritage, describing the Igbos as “a people of resilience, rhythm, and unshakable pride.” She added: “
In her landing revelation, Shakira said, the blood of her ancestors runs deep in her. It is time to return, to learn, and to stand with my people, she cried out loud.
However, several reactions have continued to trial Shakira’s revelation where many Nigerians who spoke with 9News has applauded Shakira’s courage to re-align with the Igbos.
Meanwhile, Shakira is yet to name the exact community and her state of origin at press time while readers are charged to stay connected with 9News Nigeria for further details.
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