Shakira is a highly qualified and accomplished artist in the entertainment industry. She not only has a degree from university, but she has also established a successful career and boasts proficiency in multiple languages. The popular song ‘Waka Waka’ is just one of her many accomplishments.
The Colombian artist has always defied societal norms, living life on her own terms. Her music career began in the 1990s, and she balanced it with her personal life. After moving to Los Angeles, she continued her studies and even learned Italian, Portuguese, English, and Arabic. In a recent Instagram post, she revealed that her hobbies are not very practical, but she proudly displayed her degree in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, which unfortunately came to an end due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
One comment praised the singer for her accomplishment of taking courses in ancient philosophy, unlike other artists who suffer from depression while living in luxurious mansions. The singer revealed that during her college days, she kept a low profile by wearing sports attire and a baseball cap, and used her middle name, Isabel, to avoid drawing attention to herself.
As soon as her music started gaining popularity, she had to give up her academic pursuits and focus entirely on her musical career. Her talent as a musician quickly propelled her to success in the industry, largely because there were no barriers preventing her from recording songs in English and putting on unforgettable live performances that combined Arabic dance with pop music. Now at the age of 45, and with a family that includes footballer Gerard Piqué and two children named Milan and Sasha, she is enjoying a happy and stable life.