Shakira statue honour

Colombian pop superstar Shakira is set to be honoured with a giant steel statue in her hometown of Barranquilla.

The mammoth construction is rumoured to be five metres high (16 feet) and is expected to arrive by boat tomorrow.

The Laundry Service star is thrilled by the tribute; following a viewing of the artwork during a fundraiser in Germany she said: "I want people to think that any girl can start working on her dreams and that they will come true."

German artist Dieter Patt donated the sculpture.