A video recorded in 2023 and gone viral again in May 2026 sparked controversy on social media after showing a woman during an alleged exorcism ritual in Brazil singing “Waka Waka” and imitating Shakira’s movements while several people held her down.
The footage was originally shared by pastor Juan Gabriel Peña, and many claimed that the woman was “possessed by the spirit” of the artist.
However, many believe it was all a performance for social media. The clip generated thousands of reactions ranging from mockery and memes to debate about religion and virality on the internet.