Shakira proved her status as an icon while making history as the first South American performer to win the Video Vanguard Award during the 2023 MTV Music Video Awards on Tuesday night.

The Colombian singer, who first graced the VMAs stage back in 2002, performed a high-energy, 10-minute medley of English and Spanish-language hits that included She Wolf, Te Felicito, TQG, Objection (Tango), Whenever, Wherever, Hips Dont Lie, Ojos As and BZRP Music Sessions #53.

The crowd roared as Shakira slinked around stage in a champagne dress that glittered with her every move, later slipping on a metallic jacket to gyrate with a group of male dancers before walking into the crowd to sing with fans during her grand finale. At one point, she even picked up a guitar and showed off her shredding skills.

The performance was a powerful comeback for Shakira, who said she went through the darkest hour of my life after breaking up with soccer player Gerard Pique and facing allegations of tax evasion in Spain last year. (The star is set to face trial later this year and is currently the subject of a second tax probe.)