A single image was enough to close a chapter of more than a decade of speculations and rumors. Shakira and Antonela Roccuzzo, two of the most observed public figures on the continent, appeared together, smiling and complicit in the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, clearing any questions about their personal relationship. The photograph, shared on social networks, showed the Colombian singer and the Argentine businesswoman enjoying a unique evening after the second concert of the tour Women no longer cry World Tour.
Roccuzzo attended the massive show of Shakira on June 7, from a privileged place of the stadium, and did not hesitate to share with its more than 36 million followers some of the most vibrant moments of the show. Among them, the expected collaboration with Alejandro Sanz in The torture and the acclaimed appearance of Bizarrap, Argentine producer with whom Shakira launched her successful Music Sessions Vol. 53.
“What an incredible night! Shakira, you broke it,” Antonela wrote in an Instagram story, thus sealing with words and gestures which seemed impossible years ago. The publication was replicated by thousands of users who celebrated the moment, not only as a symbolic reconciliation, but as a sample of sorority between two women who had been unfairly faced by public opinion.
The rumors of enmity between the two date from 2010, when Shakira began his relationship with Gerard Piqué, who then maintained a relationship with Nuria Tomás, close friend of Antonela. For years, the lack of public interactions between the singer and the wife of Messi fed the narrative of a rivalry, although neither of the two figures never confirmed it.
With this image together, rumors seem to have definitely stayed behind. “The photo we all wanted to see”, “The Queen of Colombia with the Queen of Argentina” and “Empowerment if there are” were some of the thousands of comments that flooded social networks after the publication. The enthusiasm did not remain alone in the followers; celebrities such as Gloria Estefan, Luis Suarez and Marc Anthony were also seen in the concert, which summoned 90,000 people for two consecutive nights.
Shakira, meanwhile, was excited and grateful in her social networks. “Miami, these two nights have been a dream! Two full stadiums, 90,000 people singing in unison with me. Thank you, my people, for helping me make history,” wrote the Barranquilla artist, accompanying the message with images of the show and thanks to her guests, including Manuel Turizo, Ozuna, Alejandro Sanz and Bizarrap.
The concert in Miami was part of the eighth world tour of Shakira, which started on February 11 in Rio de Janeiro and will culminate on November 16 in Lima, Peru. Throughout the Tour, the artist has offered an impressive scenic deployment and has reaffirmed her place as one of the most influential Latin artists of all time.
The costumes did not go unnoticed either. Both Shakira and Antonela opted for cargo pants, although with different styles: the Colombian wore a Beige model with snake print and platform shoes, while Roccuzzo chose a garnet with a black top and square tip shoes. One more sample that, although different, they can shine together.
The joint appearance of Shakira and Antonela not only buried old speculation, he also sent a powerful message about maturity, reconciliation and mutual respect between women in the public eye. In times where social networks amplify both admiration and criticism, the gesture of both figures is a reminder that it is possible to build bridges, even about the most persistent rumors.
