Shakira, J Balvin, More Colombian Stars Support Earthquake Victims

In light of the devastating earthquake in Colombia Monday  morning, many of the country’s biggest stars are calling for support. J Balvin, Maluma, Shakira, and more are using their platforms to call attention to the aid and recovery efforts.

Colombia was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake where the epicenter was reportedly close to San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The effects of the natural disaster were far-reaching, with reports of collapsed buildings, injuries, and deaths in the cities of Cali, Armenia, Manizales, Pereira, and Quibdó. The reported death toll is at least 111. 

Since then, Colombia’s singers and entertainers have expressed words of support for the people affected by this tragedy. In his Instagram stories, J Balvin wrote in Spanish, “Much strength with the situation of the earthquake in Colombia [and] strength to all the people and families affected. We’re going to move quickly to help with the situation.”

In his Instagram stories, Maluma also shared a message of strength. In Spanish, he wrote, “It is heartbreaking, everything that is happening in Colombia, a hug from the heart to all the victims’ families and we’re here to help.” J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G, Ryan Castro, Manuel Turizo, and many other artists have shared a link to donate to an organization called Colombia Se Levanta, which is providing support to families affected by the earthquake. 

Shakira shared a message about the situation in a post on X. In Spanish, she wrote, “Beloved Colombia, my heart is with everyone who felt this earthquake today and with the families who are going through moments of anguish. In times like these, we Colombians know how to come together and support one another. All my strength and love for my homeland. Let’s embrace tightly and stay tuned to the instructions so we can help as soon as possible.”

Some Colombian artists like Juan Duque and Emyl Rusev are even offering their Instagram accounts to post about families looking for loved ones that have disappeared in the earthquake. There’s also a resource page available called Colombia Te Busca to help find people that have gone missing.