Surprise Shakira And Dua Lipa Duet
Dua Lipa joins Shakira for a surprise acoustic duet in Madrid during residency.
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The Madrid duet was the first time Shakira and Dua Lipa had performed together, either live or in a musical collaboration.
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Shakira said she had met Lipa earlier that afternoon and praised her humility and kindness to the people around her.
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About 55,000 fans attended the October 3 concert, which was streamed worldwide on Amazon Music, Prime Video, Fire TV and Twitch.
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The Madrid show was the eighth of 12 residency dates, and “Antología” had also been performed at the residency by Laura Pausini on September 20.
Dua Lipa surprised Shakira on stage in Madrid on October 3, joining her for an acoustic duet of "Antología," the Colombian singer's 1995 ballad. Marca reported that the performance marked the first time the two global pop stars had performed together live. Shakira called the night a "dream come true" for many fans, praising Lipa's humility and kindness after meeting her earlier that afternoon.
The duet came after Lipa paid tribute to Shakira with a Spanish-language performance of "Antología" during a Bogotá concert in November 2025, which prompted Shakira to publicly praise her as a fan. About 55,000 fans attended the Madrid residency show, which was streamed worldwide on Amazon Music, Prime Video, Fire TV and Twitch Complex reported.
Lipa's Tribute Sparked Shakira's Admiration
Dua Lipa performed a Spanish-language cover of "Antología" during her concert in Bogotá in November 2025, catching Shakira's attention and sparking her public praise. The two artists, one born in London and one in Barranquilla, Colombia, discovered a musical connection through the emotional 1995 ballad. Times of India noted that Shakira expressed genuine excitement about Lipa's version of the song and called herself a devoted fan.
A Historic First Collaboration on Stage
The Madrid duet was a landmark moment: the first time Shakira and Dua Lipa had ever performed together live or recorded a musical collaboration. Marca reported that Lipa was brought out as a surprise guest during the eighth show of Shakira's 12-date Madrid residency. Shakira told fans that she had spent time with Lipa that afternoon, describing her as incredibly humble and kind to everyone around her.
A Massive Audience for an Unforgettable Night
Approximately 55,000 fans filled the venue in Madrid on October 3 to witness the surprise duet. Complex reported that the concert was streamed globally on Amazon Music, Prime Video, Fire TV and Twitch, allowing millions more to experience the moment. The performance of "Antología" had special resonance — Marca noted that Laura Pausini also performed the same Shakira ballad during the September 20 residency show.
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