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Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off - Rio de Janeiro
Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Kick Off - Rio de Janeiro. Picture: Getty

By Alice Padgett

Singer Shakira has been hospitalised after suffering 'an abdominal issue', and is not 'in good enough condition' to perform.

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The singer of hits like Hips Don't Lie, Shakira, 48, has been hospitalised and is unable to perform after being admitted to the ER.

Due to the illness she was forced to cancel her concert in Lima, Peru as doctors said she wasn't well enough.

She said, via an Instagram Story: "I am sorry to inform you all that last night I had to go to the ER for an abdominal issue and am currently hospitalised.

Colombian singer Shakira performs in concert during her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,' or Women Don't Cry Anymore, world tour in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Colombian singer Shakira performs in concert during her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,' or Women Don't Cry Anymore, world tour in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado). Picture: Alamy
Fans gather in front of the clinic where Colombian singer Shakira is hospitalized in Lima on February 16, 2025. Colombian singer Shakira was rushed to the hospital in Lima for abdominal pain.
Fans gather in front of the clinic where Colombian singer Shakira is hospitalized in Lima on February 16, 2025. Colombian singer Shakira was rushed to the hospital in Lima for abdominal pain. Picture: Getty

"The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening.

"I am very sad to not be able to take the stage today. I've been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru."

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Upset fans can be seen leaving the stadium in Lima.

A fan of Colombian pop star Shakira reacts outside of the National Stadium upon learning she canceled her concert after being hospitalized, in Lima, Peru, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
A fan of Colombian pop star Shakira reacts outside of the National Stadium upon learning she canceled her concert after being hospitalized, in Lima, Peru, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia). Picture: Alamy
Fans of Colombian pop star Shakira leave the National Stadium upon learning she canceled her concert after being hospitalized, in Lima, Peru, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Fans of Colombian pop star Shakira leave the National Stadium upon learning she canceled her concert after being hospitalized, in Lima, Peru, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia). Picture: Alamy

She added that she hopes to be released from hospital soon.

She promised fans that her promoters are already working on a new date for fans that missed out.

She signed off: "Thank you all for your understanding. I love you all."