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Shakira Closes Historic Madrid Residency With Maluma, Bizarrap & More: ‘Someone Pinch Me’

The concert series, which began with 8 dates and grew to 13, drew around 700,000 people to Macondo Park, according to the artist.

Shakira Closes Historic Madrid Residency With Maluma, Bizarrap & More: ‘Someone Pinch Me’

Shakira marked the conclusion of her historic 13-show residency in Madrid with a grand finale that left an emotional impression on her audience. The Colombian superstar surrounded herself with a host of musical friends, including Maluma, Laura Pausini, Beéle, Dani Martín and Bizarrap for a memorable final night. The show, held at Macondo Park, a city specially created for the residency, featured a drone display, dancers from the Carnival of Barranquilla and an emotional farewell from Shakira.

She told the crowd, "There has been a before and after for me. It's all felt like a dream, and honestly, I don't want to leave." The evening took on extra significance as it coincided with Spain's National Day, with Latin culture shining throughout the celebration. Shakira thanked her fans, staff, and partners for their support, highlighting the personal and professional growth she experienced during the residency.

Among her final performances, she shared a heartfelt duet with Laura Pausini and a collaboration with Dani Martín. The night culminated with Bizarrap taking the stage for a memorable grand finale, bringing the residency to a spectacular close.

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