Colombian superstar Shakira has just reached a new milestone in her career: with the award for Best Latin Video for “Soltera” at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), she has established herself as the most awarded Latin artist in the history of these prestigious awards, with a total of seven wins.
The ceremony, held on Sept. 7, 2025, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, brought together the best of the music industry in a night filled with memorable performances and special recognitions. Broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+, the 42nd edition of the VMAs featured artists such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Mariah Carey, but it was Shakira who wrote a new chapter in Latin music history by becoming the Latin artist with the most VMA wins.
Shakira’s MTV Video Music Awards wins
Shakira’s connection with the MTV VMAs dates back to the year 2000, when she won her first award for Viewer’s Choice with “Ojos Asi.” Since then, she has continuously reinvented herself and captivated new generations, collecting honors that highlight her versatility and staying power in the industry.
Her list of achievements includes:
2000 – Viewer’s Choice for “Ojos Asi”
2002 – Viewer’s Choice for “Whenever, Wherever” (Suerte)
2006 – Best Choreography for “Hips Don’t Lie”
2007 – Best Collaboration for “Beautiful Liar” with Beyoncé
2023 – Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, becoming the first South American artist to receive this career achievement honor
2023 – Best Collaboration for “TQG” with Karol G
2025 – Best Latin Video for “Soltera”
With this recognition, the Colombian artist reaffirms her position as one of the most influential figures in global pop culture.
Shakira to headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York
Shakira will return to New York City on Sept. 27, 2025, as one of the main headliners of the Global Citizen Festival, taking place at the Great Lawn in Central Park, where she will share the stage with The Weeknd. This annual benefit event, which offers free tickets to those who take part in social action campaigns through the Global Citizen platform, will focus this year on bringing electricity to 1 million people in Africa, protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest, and providing education and access to soccer for 30,000 children worldwide. Shakira has expressed her excitement about leading the event, stating that music is her way of connecting with people and inspiring action.