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Shakira performs free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, draws 2 million fans

Latina pop sensation Shakira performed a free concert at Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, drawing an estimated 2 million people to the iconic waterfront. The Grammy-winning and Guinness World Records-holding star’s performance came days after a construction worker died in an accident during preparations for the show.

Viral videos and photos on social media showed massive crowds gathered along the beach, dancing and celebrating through the night. The concert is part of an initiative by Rio’s City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year’s Eve festivities, ahead of the month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June.