Shakira to receive Video Vanguard Award at 2023 MTV VMAs
Los Angeles: Pop star Shakira will be honoured with the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 edition of MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
The singer, known for belting out global chartbusters such as "Wherever, Whenever", "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka", will receive the honour during the awards ceremony on September 12. She will be the first South American artiste to receive the award.
According to American news outlet ‘Deadline’, Shakira will also perform at the awards gala, where she is nominated in four categories, including ‘Best Collaboration’, ‘Best Latin’ and ‘Artist of the Year’. This will be her first performance at MTV VMAs in 17 years.
"Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire and influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world and one of the first artists to lead the globalisation of Latin music," said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events, ‘Paramount’ and chief content officer, music, ‘Paramount+’.
"Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level," he added.
Artists who received the Video Vanguard Award include Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Missy Elliott, Kanye West, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.
Taylor Swift leads the 2023 MTV VMAs nominations with eight nods, followed by SZA (six), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith (five each) and BLACKPINK, Diddy and Shakira (four each).
