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21-Feat Shakira Statue In Colombia Goes Viral For A Major Flaw!

Colombian star Shakira went viral on the internet after the inauguration of her 21-feet high bronze statue in Colombia

Shakira, the renowned Hollywood singer and Grammy Award winner, received a momentous honor in Barranquilla, Colombia, with the inauguration of her 21-feet high bronze statue. Emotions ran high as the singer’s parents unveiled this remarkable statue, depicting Shakira in her signature belly dance pose.

A Proud Occasion Marred by Oversight

While this milestone stirred pride among Shakira, her family, and millions of fans, social media swiftly unearthed a glaring error. The plaque beneath the statue contained an unfortunate misspelling of the singer’s name, prompting disappointment and critique among her devoted followers.

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Commemorating Shakira’s Legacy

This colossal bronze rendition of the 46-year-old singer stands proudly in a riverside park in Barranquilla. Shakira herself shared candid glimpses of this momentous occasion on her Instagram, sharing both celebratory family photos and images of the erroneous nameplate.

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Spelling Discrepancy Raises Eyebrows

The nameplate accompanying the statue outlined Shakira’s achievements but bewildered fans with two distinct spellings of the artist’s name. Social media erupted with speculation and concern, pondering the accuracy of the sculptor’s name’s spelling, drawing attention to the discrepancy.

 

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Craftsmanship and Symbolism

Crafted from bronze and adorned with an aluminum skirt symbolizing the ebb and flow of rivers and seas, the 6.50-meter statue embodies Shakira’s dynamism. However, the unfortunate spelling error surrounding the sculptor’s name has overshadowed the celebration.

Fans Express Disappointment

Fans expressed disappointment over the oversight, urging swift rectification of the misspelling on the nameplate, highlighting the disheartening mistake on an otherwise significant tribute to the artist.

The unveiling of Shakira’s statue, a proud moment for her legacy, was clouded by a regrettable oversight, sparking a call for correction in honoring the artist and the craftsperson behind this commemorative artwork.

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Saurav Gupta


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