Crew member dies building stage for Shakira’s Rio de Janeiro concert

WorldMusic
27 Apr 2026 • 10:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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Crew member dies building stage for Shakira’s Rio de Janeiro concert

  • A local construction worker died from "crushing injuries" while assembling the stage for Shakira's upcoming concert in Rio, Brazil.
  • The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, April 26th, when the worker suffered severe lower limb injuries in a lifting system.
  • The unidentified worker was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
  • Shakira's "Todo Mundo No Rio" concert is scheduled for May 2 on Copacabana Beach, and the deceased worker was not part of her touring crew.
  • It is currently unclear if the concert will proceed as planned, following this incident and Shakira's past cancellations due to health and stage safety issues.

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