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Shakira Welcomes Second Son

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013015 ShakiraNBC?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1422649703330Peter Kramer/NBC(NEW YORK) — Shakira is a mother for the second time.

The singer confirmed on her website Friday that she and her partner, soccer star Gerard Piqué, have welcomed their second child, a boy.

“We are happy to announce the birth of Sasha Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 29 at 9:54pm, in Barcelona,” reads the message on Shakira’s website. “The name Sasha is of Greek and Russian descent and means ‘defender of mankind’ and ‘warrior.’ The hospital confirmed that both mother and child are in excellent health.”

Sasha joins big brother Milan, who was born in January of 2013.


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