Colombian pop star Shakira has reached out to her home country after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, leaving communities shaken and authorities assessing the damage.

Shakira urges Colombians to unite

The singer, who was born and raised in Barranquilla, took to social media to share an emotional message for those affected by the disaster. Expressing her concern for victims and their families, Shakira wrote, “Beloved Colombia, my heart is with everyone who felt this earthquake today and with the families who are going through moments of anguish.”