Shakira rushed to hospital and forced to cancel concert

She was due to perform in Lima

The Illegal singer had been due to perform in Lima for the first time in over a decade.

Shakira took to Instagram to announce the news saying: "I'm sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room for an abdominal issue and I'm currently hospitalized.

"The doctors taking care of me have let me know that I'm not well enough to perform tonight.

"I am very sad that I will not be able to take the stage today. I have been deeply emotional and excited about reuniting with my beloved Peruvian audience.

"I hope to be better by tomorrow and that they release me from the hospital as soon as possible to be able to put on the show that I've prepared for you all."

The Colombian singer posted videos showing hundreds of fans greeting her at the airport as she arrived in Peru on Saturday.

The Hips Don't Lie singer has been a trailblazer for Latin artists crossing over into the English-speaking market although her career has been shrouded in controversy in recent years.

In 2023, the singer settled a tax fraud case with the Spanish authorities where she eventually ended up paying a €7.5m (£6.5m) fine and accusing tax authorities of draining her 'energy, time, and tranquillity'.

The 48-year-old's next show is due to take place on Monday in Lima after she began her tour in Brazil last week.

Her tour is in support of her Grammy-winning album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, centred around her highly-publicised split from Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué.

Shakira took home her fourth Grammy for the album after winning Latin Pop Album earlier this month.

Following her shows in Lima she is then due to travel to Colombia and will tour round until the end of June.