Shakira to Be Immortalized in 16-Foot Statue

Singer Shakira will be honored with a 16-foot iron statue placed in her home city of Barranquilla, Colombia. The 5 ton statue was designed by German sculptor Dieter Patt. Reportedly, he was inspired to create the stature after meeting her when she was on a concert tour.

Shakira says about the statue "When the people look at this sculpture I want them to not to think of me but think of every young girl from Barranquilla who is working toward her dreams." The statue is expected to arrive in Barranquilla by boat tomorrow.

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