Coincidence or not, it was a full moon Tuesday (Feb. 11) in Rio de Janeiro. The sky was clear, without stars, as the biggest star got ready to shine at the Nilton Santos Stadium, also known as Engenhão. Accompanied by her army — correction: her pack — She-Wolf Shakira marched toward the stage focused on performing the greatest show of her life for the kickoff of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. She delivered, showing once again why she’s considered one of the greatest Latin artists in history.
Even with technical problems — including faulty monitors and a problem with screens — Shak remained calm and in good spirits.
“This is the first show, of course, something had to happen,” she said, laughing. With everything resolved, Shakira began the concert with “La Fuerte” from her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which gives its name to the tour.
The Colombian artist performed for more than two hours. The setlist included the biggest hits from her 30-year-plus career. With the help of highly realistic projections made with AI, the singer brought visuals that told key moments of her personal and artistic journey.
“This is a true encounter between a little she-wolf and her pack,” Shakira said at one point, beaming with joy.
Read the full recap by Billboard Brazil‘s Ludmilla Correia, and see the best photos from Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’s kickoff show below.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off – Rio de Janeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Feb. 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
