Shakira gave an empowering acceptance speech at the Billboard Latin Women in Music event in Miami, where she was named Woman of the Year. She championed single mothers and the strength of women, particularly in the face of heartbreak and the search for independence. She also thanked her mother and all the women who have supported her, and called for a celebration of the year of the woman.
Shakira subtly shades ex Gerard Piqué during her acceptance speech for the Woman of the Year Award at the Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony, saying that there comes a time in every woman's life where she no longer depends on someone else to love and accept herself just as she is, and that finding someone who is faithful is less important than being faithful to ourselves.
Shakira gave an emotional speech at Billboard's first Latin Women in Music gala to accept the Woman of the Year award, thanking her mother, friends, and women overall. Fellow Colombian star Maluma presented her with the award and praised her for turning adversity into art and creating a hit that is now a universal feminine anthem. Shakira also spoke about the importance of women supporting each other and celebrating the year of the woman.
