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The Hips Don't Lie singer is set for a big payday from Spanish tax authorities Alamy
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Quiz: How much do you know about Shakira?

We test your knowledge of the multi-award winning singer.
10.01pm, 23 May 2026
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FOR OVER 20 years Shakira has been one of the biggest pop stars in the world and a pioneer in bringing Latin music into the mainstream.

This week she scored a big payday from the Spanish tax authorities, and she is set to receive a significant amount of money back.

We have decided to test your knowledge of the Hips Don’t Lie singer.

Le-do-lo-le-lo-le.

How much is Shakira set to receive in overpaid tax from Spanish authorities?
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€15m
€25m

€40m
€55m
Shakira has been a pinoneer for bringing latin music into the mainstream. Where is she from?
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Colombia
Mexico

USA
Brazil
What year was her song Waka Waka was the theme tune for the World Cup?
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2006
2010

2014
2018
Shakira also had a stint as a judge on a talent show. Which show was it?
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America's Got Talent
The X Factor

American Idol
The Voice
What year did Shakira headlined the SuperBowl Halftime Show alongside Jennifer Lopez?
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2011
2015

2020
2024
Which rapper features on her global hit Hips Don't Lie?
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Wyclef Jean
50 Cent

Nelly
Ludacris
Which animated movie did she have a role in?
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Wreck It Ralph
Rio

Zootopia
How to Train Your Dragon
What was her first primarliy English language album called?
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She Wolf
Laundry Service

Shakira
Oral Fixation
She also has a fragrance line. What was the name of her first perfume?
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Midnight
Rojo

S
Whenever
Finish the lyric from her song Wherever, Whenever: "Lucky that my breasts are small and humble so you don't confuse them with..."
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Meteors
Melons

Moons
Mountains
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Turtle-y awful
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What are ewe doing? Baaaad
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Clever cat
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Fin-flipping-tastic
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Top dog
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