Shakira forced to cancel Sunday concert in Peru after emergency hospitalization
The Colombian artist had to postpone her concert in Lima after being hospitalized due to an abdominal condition.
Shakira was forced to cancel her Sunday concert in Lima, Peru, after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. The singer took to Instagram to share the unexpected news, announcing that her February 16 show, part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, would be postponed.
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''I'm not in condition to perform a concert tonight"
In a statement posted on her Instagram Stories in both English and Spanish, the "TQG" singer explained that she had to be rushed to the emergency room due to an abdominal condition, which has led to her current hospitalization. While expressing disappointment over the cancellation, Shakira reassured her Peruvian fans that she plans to reschedule the concert soon.
“The doctors who are taking care of me have informed me I’m not in condition to perform a concert tonight,” the superstar began in her statement ahead of her planned show at Lima’s Estadio Nacional.
“I’m very sad to not be able to get onstage today,” she continued. “I’ve been full of excitement and anticipation to see my beloved Peruvian fans again. I hope to be better tomorrow and to be discharged as soon as possible to be able to give you the show I’ve prepared for all of you."
“Our plan is to do this show as soon as possible," Shakira assured fans who already have tickets. My team and the promoter are working on a new date to provide you. Thank you for understanding. I love you very much.”
Shakira's statement in Lima. Photo: Instagram
What's the full list of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour
The Colombian artist surprised her fans in Latin America, after she announced a tour called "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", from her last album. The full list of Latin American dates for the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour is below:
- Feb. 11: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Estadio Nilton Santos)
- Feb. 13: São Paulo, Brazil (Estadio MorumBIS)
- Feb. 16: Lima, Peru (Estadio Nacional)
- Feb. 21: Barranquilla, Colombia (Estadio Metropolitano)
- Feb. 23: Medellín, Colombia (Estadio Atanasio Girardot)
- Feb. 26: Bogotá, Colombia (Estadio El Campín)
- March 2: Santiago, Chile (Estadio Nacional)
- March 7: Buenos Aires, Argentina (Campo Argentino de Polo)
- March 12: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico (Estadio BBVA)
- March 16: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Estadio Akron)
- March 19: Mexico City, Mexico (Estadio GNP Seguros)