Colombian superstar Shakira performed in a rare concert in her hometown, timed with its world-famous carnival. The connection with locals comes not just from her stardom but the singer's humble way of

Shakira ‘s concert in Medellín, Colombia has been postponed due to stage safety concerns. The news comes on the heels of a cancellation for a show in Lima, Peru last week due to the superstar singer’s hospitalization for an undisclosed “abdominal issue.”

Shakira cancelled her third performance in her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, this time due to stage production issues.

Shakira kicked off her much-awaited Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour this Thursday night in her native Colombia. The superstar gave an explosive performance of her most recent album’s hits, and dropped in old classics like “Inevitable” and “Hips Don’t Lie,” and rarely-talked about gems, like “Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos.”

Colombian superstar Shakira's ' Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour ' in Latin America has faced relentless challenges from the start, including logistical and technical setbacks, as well as two cancellations—one due to the singer's unexpected illness. Now there is a death toll and several injured.

The roof of the stage installed at Estadio Atanasio Girardot endured damage, concert promoter Páramo Presenta said.

Thousands of fans flocked to Bogota's stadium on Wednesday to see Colombia's top diva, Shakira, who resumed her world tour after being hospitalized in Lima. (AP Video: Marko Alvarez)