Shakira, the Colombian pop sensation, has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 100 million followers on Facebook, making her the most popular celebrity on the platform.
The talented singer, who sang at the final ceremony of the 2014 Brazil World Cup, is currently leading in popularity compared to competitors Eminem and Rihanna, who have 91.9 million and 89 million followers respectively. The number of fans on Facebook is determined by the amount of people who have clicked the “like” button on their page and are following their updates.
Shakira revealed that the 2010 World Cup had a significant impact on her life. She shared various photos on social media during the event, including a memorable one where she was standing on the field at the Maracana Stadium in Rio with a football. This post received over 3.5 million likes, making it her most popular post at the time. Additionally, she performed her World Cup-themed song “La la la (Brazil 2014)” at the closing ceremony on July 13.
Shakira expressed her gratitude and humility in a recent Facebook post, acknowledging the significance of reaching such a milestone. She highlighted the role of social media, particularly Facebook, in connecting artists like herself with their audiences. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, also extended his congratulations to Shakira, recognizing her as an amazing person achieving an incredible feat.
Shakira often shares new photos and videos on her Facebook page, showing her performances on stage and cozy moments at home with her partner, Gerard Pique, who is a Spanish football player, and their adorable son Milan. Known for her chart-topping hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” from 2006, Shakira has also been serving as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since 2003. Since its launch a decade ago, Facebook has amassed a staggering one billion users globally.
