Colombiana delivered the Brazilian artist Vanguard Award during the Billboard Latin Women in Music
Anitta was honored on the night of last Thursday, 25, with the Vanguard Award during the Billboard Latin Women in Music 2025. The symbolic delivery of the trophy was made by Shakirawho participated practically in the event.
| Shakira gave the “Vanguard” award to Anitta at the Billboard Mujeres Latinas 2025. On video, he said: “A great artist and also a great friend of mine”.
Anitta thanked her emotional and said Shakira has always been her great inspiration.
– Shakira Brasil | Fan Club (@shakira_brasil) April 25, 2025
The Colombian opened the speech by saying that he was happy to be able to award the “to a great artist, but also to a great friend”, who is very special for her. Then he compared Carioca’s talent to a creative job: “They say the world is nothing more than an empty screen for creation. And if there is someone who knows how to draw life with his ideas and this contagious joy, this person is anitta.”
Shakira went beyond musical recognition and highlighted the role of Anitta in evaluating the funk on the international scene. “He brought the sound of the funk to the highest standards in the sector and today is the Queen of Brazilian funk,” he said.
At the ceremony, Anitta also performed with music Laissawhich is part of the documentary Larissa, the other side of ancestorRecently released to Netflix. In his speech, he thanked the recognition and highlighted the importance of the role of women in music.
“Shakira has always been a source of inspiration, an extraordinary woman,” he said. “We have to use it [a visibilidade] Not only to make money, be famous or compete the mutual ego, but to transform society in some way. With so many millions of people who accompany us, we have the power and responsibility for causing cultural changes “, the artist has finally reflected.
Source: Terra
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