In the wake of a devastating natural disaster striking their homeland, top Colombian artists—including Shakira, J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G, and many others—have swiftly mobilized their global influence to rally emergency assistance for victims.
In the early hours of Monday local time, a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake unexpectedly rocked Colombia. Initial reports locate the epicenter near the San José del Palmar region in the Chocó province. The catastrophe’s destructive wave expanded across key regions, causing widespread building collapses, hundreds of injuries, and heavy casualties in major cities such as Cali, Armenia, Manizales, Pereira, and Quibdó. The confirmed death toll has officially surpassed 100 people.
Faced with this critical emergency, the musical icons representing Colombian culture on the global stage spoke out in unison.
Shakira: “Colombians Always Know How to Stand Together in Hard Times”
On her official X account (formerly Twitter), legendary singer Shakira posted an emotional message in Spanish addressed to her country:
“Beloved Colombia, my heart goes out to everyone affected by today’s earthquake and to the families carrying this pain and anxiety. In challenging moments like this, we Colombians always know how to stand together and lean on one another. Sending all my love and strength to my homeland. Hold each other tight and follow safety guidelines so we can support one another as quickly as possible.”
J Balvin, Maluma, and Reggaeton Stars Launch Urgent Action
Moving beyond words of comfort, Latin music superstars actively initiated on-the-ground relief efforts. Pop/Reggaeton star J Balvin shared on his Instagram Story: “Sending immense strength to all the people and families impacted by the earthquake in Colombia. We are actively coordinating action plans to provide assistance as quickly as possible.”
Meanwhile, Hawái hitmaker Maluma expressed profound sorrow: “It breaks my heart to see what is happening back home. Sending a embrace from the bottom of my heart to the families of the victims. We are here and ready to help everyone get through this.”
Global Wave of Donations: “Colombia Se Levanta”
Turning words into concrete aid, J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G, Ryan Castro, Manuel Turizo, and numerous other prominent artists simultaneously shared direct donation links for the Colombia Se Levanta organization. This emergency relief fund is actively providing food, medical assistance, and essential supplies to thousands of families left homeless following the quake.
The immediate and overwhelming mobilization of these A-list stars has not only drawn international attention to the disaster but has also ignited a powerful spirit of solidarity and compassion across Colombia during this heartbreaking time.