Life and work of the Colombian singer Shakira Immortalized with a 6.5 meter high bronze statue More than 30 people were involved, making possible the creation of the figure unveiled in Barranquilla.
Various images spread on social networks show a dedication plaque detailing the statue’s creation and sharing the following message: “A heart that composes, hips that don’t lie, a unique talent, a voice that mobilizes the masses, and bare feet that walk for the good of childhood and humanity.”
However, there was an error at the bottom explaining who the creator of the 6.5 meter high work was, which did not go unnoticed by the singer’s followers and went viral in a short time.
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First of all, he writes: “Crafted by artist Yino Márques”This shows that his surname is written with the letter “s” in this episode.
Below the mayor’s name, the artist’s name is written differently: “Marquez” this time it ends in “Z”. Thanks to this comparison, users noticed the error. But so far no one has been able to explain the error.
According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), “the spelling of names and surnames has a fixed canonical form that cannot be changed by speakers.”
However, throughout their evolution they revealed phonetic and graphic hesitations. For example, RAE shares that there are some variations such as Cepeda and Zepeda, Ibarra and Ybarra, Mejía and Mexía, Mihura and Miura, Valdivia and Baldivia.
Moreover, sometimes the spelling was corrected by cultures in another way, as in González and Gonsález. Therefore, employment varies depending on the particular family branch.
It is the surname of the artist responsible for bringing the Barranquilla sculpture to life.Both ways “s” and “z” are correct. However, it is not known how it is actually written due to the two denominations presented on the plate.
The artist of hit songs such as ‘Suete’, ‘Waka Waka’, ‘Acróstico’ and ‘Hips don’t lie’ was honored in his hometown of Barranquilla. With a bronze statue on the 72nd Street section of the Malecón del Río.
‘Arenosa’ mayor Jaime Pumarejo shared the moment he had at the event where the monument was unveiled with the singer’s parents, Nidia Ripoll and William Mebarak.
“A heart that composes, hips that don’t lie, a unique talent, a voice that moves the masses and feet that walk for the good of children and humanity. May you continue to be an inspiration for Caribbean women and girls.” wrote Pumarejo on account X.
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The image of the figure carries the Colombian singer represented in full dance. Her outfit consists of a skirt and a top. Additionally, her hair is open and her palms are cupped, revealing her long curly hair.
(Interesting: Shakira monument unveiled: this is how Barranquilla pays tribute to its iconic daughter).
Shakira expressed her admiration for the statue that represents her on her Instagram account: “It makes me happy to share this with my parents and especially my mother on her birthday (…). Oh, and this dedication. This is too much for my little heart.”
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