Shakira is set to receive the highly acclaimed Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. This prestigious honor has been bestowed upon music icons like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Missy Elliott in the past.
Renowned global icon Shakira is set to be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. This special recognition will see her take the VMA stage for the first time in almost twenty years. Throughout her musical journey, the talented Colombian artist has secured four VMAs, with her first victory dating back to 2000 in the International Viewer’s Choice (Latin America North) division.
She has been acknowledged in multiple categories at the upcoming awards show, including artist of the year, best collaboration for her hit track “XQG” with Karol G, and two nominations in the best Latin category – one for her duo with Karol G and another for her solo song “Acróstico.”
Bruce Gillmer, the head of music content at Paramount+ and president of music talent, programming, and events, praised Shakira as a dynamic and influential figure on a global scale. He commended her unique musical abilities and her significant impact on people worldwide. Gillmer highlighted Shakira’s role as a trailblazer for women around the world, as well as her instrumental role in popularizing Latin music on a global scale. He also expressed his belief in Shakira’s lasting influence and predicted that her contributions to the music industry will have a lasting legacy.
