Rocking an edgy, all-denim costume, Goyo arrived on the inaugural Billboard Latin Women in Music to obtain the Agent of Change award on Sunday evening (May 7).
Following a show-stopping efficiency, the place she sang a medley of her hits “Na Na Na” and “Lo Conoces,” to call a couple of, the Colombian singer-songwriter, who was offered by fellow colleague and compatriot Greeicy, was joined on stage by her mom Nelfa and daughter Saba to obtain the award.
“For me, it’s an honor to be here,” she began off her acceptance speech. “I want to thank Colombia with all my heart. I’m very excited to be representing my country and my people. I feel proud of being born in Choco and feel excited to have a team of women with whom I work on a daily with. To my mom and daughter who are here with me: They are my strength every day to keep on going. And I want to let everyone know that when there’s light, it filters through any slot and change really comes from within […] Thank Billboard and Sony Music for this great initiative because there are many music awards, but this type of award is pure motivation.”
Following Goyo’s speech, her mom and daughter shared a couple of phrases. “I want to thank my mom for always inspiring me and encouraging me to chase my dreams always. I love you, mom,” the latter mentioned. “Thank you, Billboard, for giving her this award. I really think she deserves it.”
Saba Perea, Nelfa y Goyo durante la gala de Billboard Mujeres Latinas en la Música en el Watsco Center, el 6 de mayo de 2023 en Coral Gables, Florida. El espectáculo se transmite el domingo 7 de mayo de 2023 por Telemundo.
Gustavo Caballero
A primary of its type for Latin music, Billboard‘s Mujeres Latinas en la Música, an expansion of Billboard’s Women in Music franchise, celebrates Latin feminine artists, executives and creatives who’re proactively working for constructive change, inclusion and gender parity within the music business.
Shakira will obtain the first-ever Woman of the Year award. Other honorees, along with Goyo, embody Ana Gabriel, who will obtain the Living Legend Award; Emilia, who will obtain the Rising Star Award; Maria Becerra, who will obtain the Visionary Award; Evaluna, who will obtain the Tradition and Future Award, and Thalia, who will obtain the Global Powerhouse Award.
Billboard and Telemundo goal to additional elevate Latin music globally and have a good time the ladies who’ve made a concrete influence on Latin music by their inventive achievements, or by tangible, noteworthy actions which have introduced measurable recognition and alternative to ladies, affecting constructive change to the business as a complete.
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