Shakira Shakiraa suspends performances for Ramadan, tells promoters: “I can’t be on stage while fasting”

• Shakira Shakiraa will not perform during Ramadan.
• She says fasting and stage performances are incompatible for her.
• The singer accidentally broke her first fast but plans to make it up.

Musician Shakira Shakiraa has cautioned event promoters against booking her during the holy month of Ramadan, saying she will not perform throughout the fasting period.

Speaking to a reporter, the Lokomoti singer made it clear that she had already communicated her decision before the start of Ramadan.

“I told all promoters before Ramadan that I will not be performing anywhere during this period,” she said.

Shakira explained that her usual stage brand — characterized by energetic performances and bold outfits — does not align with the spiritual expectations she upholds during the fasting month.

“I am used to wearing skimpy outfits and performing on stage. I cannot spend the whole day fasting and doing chores, then go and perform at night. That is not possible for me,” she added.

The singer also opened up about her first day of fasting, revealing that she unintentionally broke her fast after forgetting it was Ramadan.

According to Shakira, after waking up for the pre-dawn meal, she later went back to the fridge out of habit and ate yogurt before realizing it was a fasting day. She, however, noted that the days that followed have gone smoothly and she plans to make up for the missed fast.

Shakira added that Islamic teachings permit one to make up a fast in certain circumstances.

Known for her daring fashion choices and electrifying stage presence, Shakira Shakiraa has often drawn criticism from some music observers over her performance style. Despite the controversy, she remains firm in balancing her faith and career — choosing devotion over the stage during Ramadan.