Global music icon Shakira has been compelled to cancel her highly anticipated concert in Medellín, Colombia, following a serious stage malfunction that posed a significant risk to safety. The show, which was a part of her ongoing world tour had to be called off after the venue’s stage roof suffered unexpected damage during setup.

Colombian superstar Shakira has canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition.

Shakira has canceled her concert in Colombia because of a damaged stage roof. The issue raised safety concerns. The concert was part of her world tour. The event organizer hopes to reschedule the show.

The stage roof was damaged during set-up, putting her safety at risk, said the organiser. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has hit another roadblock in South America. The trek's Medellin, Colombia concert has been postponed due to safety concerns. A statement from event organiser Paramo Presenta explained: "During the process of setting up the show scheduled for 24 February,