Shakira’s comeback era isn’t just about hits—it’s about legacy. And when the lights go up on the first U.S. stop of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, she won’t be alone. Shakira will be walking into Bank of America Stadium on May 13, flanked by 50 powerhouse women from Charlotte—Latinas who are changing their communities, inspiring movements, and leading with purpose.

This isn’t just another record-breaking tour

The Colombian superstar is no stranger to dominating charts or headlines. According to Billboard en Español, her tour recently brought in $70.6 million in a single month—more than any artist has earned in March since Billboard launched its monthly Boxscore charts. Her seven sold-out shows in Mexico City alone earned $46.6 million and broke venue records previously held by Taylor Swift, RBD, and Daddy Yankee.

And yet, amid all that, Shakira’s biggest flex might be this: using the very first U.S. stop on her stadium tour to spotlight 50 local Latina leaders before the music even begins.

Who are the women Shakira is bringing on stage?

According to Axios Charlotte, the group includes community organizers, educators, entrepreneurs, and elected officials, each selected because they embody the spirit of the “she-wolf.” That’s Shakira’s own description. “These women represent the best of who we are. I am in awe of their accomplishments and am honored that they will be with me for my first U.S. show this year,” she said in a statement.

The list includes some major forces in North Carolina:

  • Marcela Torres-Cervantes, Associate Director at the Carolina Latinx Center
  • Angela Salamanca, chef and owner of Centro Mexican Restaurant, among others
  • Sil Ganzó, founder and Executive Director of ourBRIDGE for KIDS
  • Irene Godinez, founder of Poder NC Action
  • Kelly Morales, Co-Executive Director of Siembra NC
  • Elaine Townsend Utin, Co-Founder of LatinxEd
  • Adriana Chavela, founder of Hola Carolina Magazine

And many more. The 50 women were nominated by prominent community leaders like Natalia Silva, founder of the Colombian Festival, and Irene Godinez herself. Tour organizers said more than 200 names were considered.

Shakira is putting community at the center of her spotlight

What makes this moment different is how intentional it is. Before Shakira sings a single lyric, she’s elevating the women whose work often goes unseen. According to Axios Charlotte, the chosen honorees will walk into the stadium with Shakira, signaling that this tour isn’t just about one woman—it’s about all of them.

In the same way her latest album amplifies women’s voices, her tour is becoming a stage for collective recognition. These aren’t influencers or celebrities. They’re educators, poets, nurses, and nonprofit leaders who make change happen every day.

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