Lima experienced a Monday night when the self-proclaimed "Loba" (She-Wolf) reunited with her pack after 14 years of absence, delivering a setlist filled with her greatest hits.
Shortly after 8:20 p.m. (local time), the Colombian performer appeared on a specially designed catwalk to feel the energy of her audience, who had eagerly awaited her return.
As the music began and she stepped onto the stage, she addressed the crowd, visibly moved.
"You can't imagine how exciting it is for me. I had been longing to return to Peru. Fourteen years without seeing each other. This is a dream come true. Thank you all for your messages of love yesterday," Shakira expressed.
"(Thank you) for the strength you have given me. I am here today because of you. Thank you for supporting me through the good times and the not-so-good ones. You are the best," she added, sending the audience into a frenzy.
Shakira sealed the moment with, "there's no better reunion than a she-wolf with her pack. Tonight, we are one."
From then on, it was a non-stop sequence of songs, with brief pauses only for costume changes that matched each track's mood.
The setlist for the 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour' included 'Estoy Aquí,' 'Inevitable,' 'Te Felicito,' 'Acróstico,' and 'La Bicicleta.'
Other hits performed were 'La Tortura,' 'Chantaje,' 'Monotonía,' 'Soltera,' 'Antología,' 'Whenever, Wherever,' 'Hips Don't Lie,' and, of course, 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).'
A standout moment came with 'Girl Like Me,' her collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.
Her "pack" joined in, celebrating Latin women —especially the Peruvian fans present at the National Stadium in the Peruvian capital.
The night reached its peak when Shakira set the stage ablaze with BZRP Music Sessions #53, with the crowd singing along until the very end.
The artist gave herself entirely to her audience despite the difficult days leading up to the show, and in return, her fans showered her with unwavering devotion.
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Published: 2/18/2025