William Mebarak Chadid blew out 95 birthday candles. 🎂
To Shakira, that man is not just her father: he is the reason she sings, the person who watched her be born in Barranquilla, and the one who has been present at every stage of her career, from the smallest stages to packed stadiums. They have been through incredibly difficult moments together, such as the accident William suffered a few years ago and from which he slowly recovered, with Shakira always by his side.
For a father to reach 95 years of age is, in itself, an enormous gift for any daughter. But when that daughter is one of the world’s most beloved artists, the affection multiplies: thousands of Colombian and Latin American fans celebrate each new year of William’s life alongside her, as if he were part of their own family. 💛