Shakira is an author.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( [ ( t ) ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel meβaˈɾak riˈpol ] ; [ langʃəˈki : rə ] born 2 February 1977 ) is a Colombian singer , songwriter , dancer , and record producer . Shakira 's eighth and ninth albums , She Wolf ( 2009 ) and Sale el Sol ( 2010 ) , received critical praise . Her tenth album , Shakira ( 2014 ) , is preceded by its lead single , `` Ca n't Remember to Forget You '' .