Assam CM plans to bring Shakira after Post Malone’s spectacular Guwahati show

Guwahati: American rapper Post Malone’s explosive show in Guwahati has opened the door for even bigger global acts to perform in Assam.

Building on the momentum, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed on Sunday that the state government is now working to bring internationally acclaimed pop superstar Shakira to the Northeast.

Sarma told reporters that he has already initiated efforts to invite the Colombian icon, noting that her presence could significantly strengthen Assam’s emerging concert economy.

“I am trying to bring world-renowned singer Shakira to Assam. A performance by her will inject fresh energy into our concert economy, promote tourism, and highlight the vibrancy of the Northeast,” he said.

The Chief Minister added that the state hopes to attract more international performers not only to Guwahati, but also to other key cities like Dibrugarh and Silchar, as part of a broader plan to boost cultural tourism.

Assam’s push for global-level entertainment events comes after the government adopted a dedicated concert tourism policy in May.

The policy provides organisers with benefits such as viability gap funding and simplified approval processes.

Post Malone’s concert on Sunday was one of the earliest major events under this initiative and has already set the stage for future high-profile shows.