Shakira yesterday became the top winner of the 2023 edition of the Premios Juventud by triumphing in eight categorieswhich he dedicated to his fans for the great support and unconditional love he receives daily from them.

“Good night, Puerto Rico! Thank you very much, you do not know how happy I am to return to this island that I adore, to meet all of you and to receive all of this, thank you truly, “said the singer during her thank-you speech upon receiving the Award for Best Pop/Urban Song for the song “Music sessions, vol. 53” which she duetted with Bizarrap.

But being already on stage, the Colombian was pleasantly surprised, as they revealed to her that it was not just one statuette that she had to pick up, but eight, since it practically swept all the ranks in which it was nominated.

Completely excited and grateful, the interpreter of “Copa Vacía” explained that she has had the immense fortune to work alongside great producers and artists, but the greatest treasure she can have in her life (besides her family) are her followers.

“Every day you inspire me to improve myself and not give up. When I had doubts about myself, you made me believe in myself again.when I felt fragile they filled me with strength, when I felt alone they accompanied me, they protected me, they showed me their loyalty”, she added.

And in case anyone had any doubt that the singer had returned stronger than ever after her separation with Gerard Piqué, Shakira made it very clear that this is just the beginning of a new stage in her career.because now she will focus on being a better artist for her audience: “Celebrate with me my joys and accompany me in all my struggles and for you I want to be a better musician, a better artist and if possible a better person.”

Other categories she won are: Female Artist, Best Song for My Ex, Best city flowBest Pop/Urban Song, and more.