Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known worldwide simply as Shakira, celebrated her 49th birthday on February 2.
The Colombian singer received countless messages of congratulations from fans, colleagues and friends in the music industry, but one of the most striking was that of Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, who dedicated a few words full of affection and complicity.
Alejandro Sanz’s message that moved his followers
Alejandro Sanz used his social networks to celebrate the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer. Through a story published on Instagram, the singer shared a photograph in which he appears with Shakira on stage, during one of the artist’s performances at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The concert was part of the “Las mujeres ya no lloran World Tour”, with which the Colombian singer has toured several stages.
The image was accompanied by a message that quickly sparked reactions among her followers. “Dancing life, with you, always. My Shaki, my favorite planet, orbiting another lap of the sun. Happy birthday, amiga,” Sanz wrote, accompanied by a red heart emoji. The phrase “my favorite planet” was the one that generated the most comments, as it evidenced the close bond that exists between the two artists.
The message from the 57-year-old Spanish singer did not go unnoticed, especially because Shakira and Alejandro Sanz have been romantically linked for years. However, both have insisted on several occasions that what unites them is a solid friendship built over time and multiple musical collaborations.
Despite speculation, every gesture of affection between them usually arouses curiosity among the public, who follow attentively every interaction they share on social networks or on stage.
Shakira and Sanz: Epoch-making Collaborations
The musical history between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz began in 2005, when they joined their voices in “La tortura”, one of the most successful songs of the album “Fijación oral vol. 1”. The song not only became an international phenomenon, but also marked a before and after in the career of both artists.
Two years later, in 2007, they collaborated again with “Te lo agradezco, pero no”, a song that reaffirmed the musical chemistry between them and consolidated as another of the greatest hits of their careers. As time went by, these songs became iconic pieces in their repertoire.
After almost two decades without releasing a song together, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz joined forces again in 2025 with the song “Bésame”. This reunion was enthusiastically received by their fans, who celebrated the return of one of the most beloved duos in Spanish-language music.
As a special detail, Alejandro Sanz chose “Bésame” as the musical background to accompany his birthday message to the singer of “Día de enero”, thus reinforcing the artistic and personal bond that has united them for so many years.
The Spanish singer’s gesture confirms that, beyond rumors, the relationship between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz remains solid, marked by respect, mutual admiration and a friendship that has endured over time.
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