Shakira’s fans are eagerly anticipating her performance on September 12th, when she will be bestowed with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. The singer has already begun preparing for her Video Vanguard medley, which is expected to feature some of her greatest hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “She Wolf.” Shakira shared glimpses of her choreography rehearsals on Instagram and her fans were left stunned by her impressive moves. She opted for comfort during practice, wearing leggings, a loose tee, knee pads, and heeled sock boots to rehearse her performance in heels. Her fans expressed their excitement for her big night, with comments from the official VMAs handle as well as fans alike. Shakira is the 36th artist to receive the prestigious VMAs honor since its inception in 1984, joining the ranks of music legends such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lopez.
In 2022, the MTV VMAs prize was given to Nicki Minaj, who also served as the ceremony’s host. This year, Nicki will once again take on hosting duties. According to Bruce Gilmer, Paramount’s president of music, music talent, programming and events and chief content officer for music at Paramount+, Shakira is a remarkable worldwide phenomenon who continues to inspire and influence people with her exceptional musical talent.
Shakira is receiving recognition for her significant impact on the music industry, spanning almost two decades. She’s a pioneer for women globally and played a crucial role in bringing Latin music to the forefront of the industry. Her influence will be long-lasting as she continues to create and inspire. At the upcoming Video Music Awards, Shakira will perform for the first time in 17 years, showcasing a medley of her greatest hits, including the world-famous “Hips Don’t Lie”. This year, she also makes history as the first South American artist to receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award and the second female Latina after JLo’s win in 2018. Shakira has previously won four Moon Person trophies and is nominated for four more, including the highly coveted Artist of the Year award. Although Taylor Swift leads the pack with eight nominations, Shakira’s legacy in music reigns supreme.
Several artists have received numerous nominations this year, including SZA who leads with six nominations. Other artists with multiple leading nominations are Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith with five nominations each. BLACKPINK and Diddy, who is being honored as the Global Icon this year, have also received three nominations each.