Mumbai, May 4 -- Global singer Shakira created history as she performed a massive free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing a crowd of nearly 2 million people on Saturday night, according to Billboard.

The concert, held as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, turned one of the world's most famous beaches into a sea of fans. People started arriving early in the day to get a good spot, and by night, the entire stretch was filled with cheering fans.

Shakira came on stage around 11 p.m., a little later than planned. As she appeared, fans welcomed her with loud cheers while drones lit up the sky with the message "I love you Brazil."

During the show, Shakira spoke about her long connection with the country. As p...