Shakira has been named the 2011 Artist of the Year by the Harvard Foundation of Harvard University, according to a press realease this evening.
The artist will receive her medal at the Cultural Rhythms award ceremony in Sanders Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 26.
Shakira’s song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," was the theme song for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and became the best-selling World Cup song ever.
“Her contributions to music and distinguished history of creativity have been applauded by people throughout the world, and she is greatly admired worldwide for her humanitarian efforts through her Barefoot Foundation,” S. Allen Counter, director of the Harvard Foundation, said in the release.
Previous recipients of the award include Will Smith, Matt Damon, Halle Berry, and last year's winner Wyclef Jean.
Tickets for the event are available on the Harvard Box Office website.
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true queen!
amazing.