Shakira was honored as “Woman of the Year” by Billboard Latin Women in Music.

In the first issue of Billboard Women in Latin Music magazine, which took place on Saturday, April 6, in Miami, Shakira received the Woman of the Year award.. This historic event revealed the talent of Latin American artists.

The magazine paid tribute to the Colombian after the undeniable success she has achieved since last year. with songs that showed his process of separation from Gerard Picud and his healing.

At the gala, attended by music greats and a few men, they agreed it was “time” for Latin artists to have a place for sorority, according to EFE.

“At Billboard Latin, we’ve had years of supporting and opening spaces for female talent. This event is another important step towards this goal.” commented Layla Kobo, vice president of Billboard Latin.

Although the woman of the evening was “Shaky”, the woman from Barranquilla did not walk the red carpet, but entered the Wasco Center in Miami City, where the event was taking place, accompanied by her family.

For the occasion, the artist wore a tight black mini dress, black platform shoes and let her hair down. The award was presented by her compatriot Maluma, who gave her a big hug as she climbed onto the stage to receive it.

“Today, more than ever, I felt in my flesh what it means to be a woman and what it really means. to be a woman, because this is the year I realized that women are much stronger than we think, we are braver than we think. I think we’re also more independent than we’ve been taught to be, what woman hasn’t happened to? That, seeking attention, affection, approval of others, she forgot about herself. This has happened to me more than once,” Shakira said in part of the speech she gave when she received the award.

According to the news agency EFE.