On Sunday, April 13, 2025, relatives and friends fired Nidia del Carmen Romero Santos at the Jardines de Cartagena cemetery. The citizen is recognized in Colombia under the nickname of the “Shakira in Burro”. According to the local newspaper The Universalthe funerals were carried out at 3:30 pm to give the last goodbye to a woman who left an indelible mark on the popular culture of the country.
The woman was a native of San Pedro, Sucre, and moved to Cartagena de Indias with her family with the aim of looking for new opportunities and fulfilling her dreams. It was in this city where, over the years, He managed to build a character that led her to be recognized as the “Shakira in Burro”. This nickname, which combined her admiration for Barranquilla Shakira singer with a touch of humor and creativity, became her distinctive seal.
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Her characterization of the famous Colombian artist not only allowed her to win the love of the Cartagena, but also led her to participate in cultural events of great relevance, such as the parade of the Independence Festivities of Cartagena, held every November. His presence in these festivities became a characteristic elementconsolidating it as a local icon.
One of the most remembered episodes of Nidia Romero’s life was his participation in the Factor xa reality show transmitted by the RCN channelwhere the participants traveled from different regions to Bogotá to present themselves in the auditions of the program.
One of them was Nidia, who performed the song The torturea Shakira success next to the Spanish Alejandro Sanz. His performance, which included a costume and a staging inspired by the artist, surprised the jury composed of Marbelle, Juan Carlos Coronel and José Gaviria.
During his presentation, the judges asked him about his admiration for the Barranquillera singer. In response, Nidia said: “I admire it as a character, for the values it has.” Although he failed to advance to the next phase of the contest, his participation was recorded as one of the most memorable of the program, standing out for its authenticity and charisma.
And is that the impact of Nidia Romero on the cultural life of Cartagena transcended her participation in the Factor x. As published The Universalher “Shakira in Burro” character became a symbol of creativity and perseverance, because he managed to participate in multiple events and winning the respect of those who met her.
Her ability to connect with the public and her dedication to representing one of the most iconic artists in Colombia made her a figure loved by many.
For this reason, the news of his death caused sadness in the region, in addition to their family and friends, because they remember Nidia as a woman who, through her character, brought joy and entertainment to different placeswhere the memory of his legacy was recorded for his participation in cultural events and his passage through national television, which will remain in the memory of the inhabitants of the area.
The remains of Nidia del Carmen Romero Santos were buried this Sunday at the Jardines de Cartagena cemetery. The ceremony was scheduled for 3:30 pm and became an emotional moment for their loved ones to give him the last goodbye. His departure left a void in Cartagena’s cultural life, but an indelible memory of A woman who, with a lot of ingenuity, managed to leave her mark in local history.
