Skip to content
Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Olivia Wilde Trailer Gregg Araki Thriller I Want Your Sex Trailer Shows Olivia
    Videos

    Olivia Wilde Trailer Shows Gregg Araki Thriller I Want Your Sex Trailer Shows Olivia

    June 11, 2026 1 Min Read
    Alia Bhatt Alpha teaser shows the actor entering action mode in YRF’s female-led spy thriller.
    Videos

    Alia Bhatt Alpha Teaser Shows Bobby Deol Training Her

    June 10, 2026 1 Min Read
    Fire Point co-owner Denys Shtilerman speaks during an interview with journalist Alesia Batsman.
    Videos

    Ukraine Nuclear Weapons Claim Made By Fire Point Co-Owner

    June 5, 2026 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Viral Dance to Shakira’s ‘El Jefe’ Leads to Controversy for Colombian Workers
PhotoNews PakistanPhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Shakira El Jefe TikTok
PhotoNews Pakistan > Entertainment > Viral Dance to Shakira’s ‘El Jefe’ Leads to Controversy for Colombian Workers
Entertainment

Viral Dance to Shakira’s ‘El Jefe’ Leads to Controversy for Colombian Workers

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published October 1, 2023 1 Min Read
Share
Three Employees Let Go After TikTok Dance Video to Shakira's 'El Jefe' Goes Viral. Photo: @CiberCuba (Twitter)
SHARE

Shakira’s ‘El Jefe’ is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a song echoing sentiments regarding workplace dynamics and the challenges employees face. Notably, the song hints at Gerard Pique’s dealings with a nanny, raising eyebrows and stirring conversation.

🎬 Behind the scenes of Shakira’s latest video “EL JEFE” with Fuerza Regida!
🎬 Detrás de cámaras del nuevo video “El JEFE” junto a Fuerza Regida! pic.twitter.com/innOwaTocb

— ShakiraMedia (@ShakiraMedia) September 25, 2023

Unexpected Consequences of a TikTok Video

A video that went viral on TikTok featured three workers from Medellin, Colombia, dancing and singing to a segment of ‘El Jefe’, pointing out their boss’s unfair treatment. The catchy lyrics and their call for a salary raise seemed to have resulted in these workers allegedly losing their jobs. They indicated their surprise at the video’s reach and its unintended fallout.

Many videos are going viral on tiktok as they use Shakira’s new song “El Jefe” ft. Fuerza Regida. Listen to it now: https://t.co/sO8JWzVAxm pic.twitter.com/UejFgAwL9n

— Stream Shakira🔥🔊 (@s_shakiro) September 23, 2023

Questions on the Authenticity of the Viral Story

As the tale of the dismissed workers spread like wildfire, a twist emerged. The same men who claimed to be fired began producing content prolifically, even venturing into promoting empanada sales, hinting they no longer needed the advocacy of ‘El Jefe’. With their alleged rehiring, netizens began to wonder if ‘Los Panas’ had a different script altogether, leading to speculations about the genuineness of their story.

🔴🔵#VIDEO | Varios trabajadores venezolanos perdieron sus empleos después de realizar el trend de "El Jefe", la última canción de Shakira y Fuerza Regida, y compartieron su experiencia de despido a través de TikTok. https://t.co/CVVftANMfw

— Exitosa Noticias (@exitosape) September 28, 2023
TAGGED:Featured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Recent Posts

Shakira rehearses with dancers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony.

Shakira World Cup Show Set For Fourth FIFA Mexico City Performance

Serena Williams Queen’s Club doubles run ends after Victoria Mboko withdraws with a knee injury

Serena Williams Queen’s Club Run Ends After Mboko Injury

Eshal Fatima case in Jhang shows police investigating the 17-year-old student’s death and arrests

Eshal Fatima Case: 3 Suspects Arrested In Jhang

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

HEC foreign degree recognition advisory for Pakistani students applying to international universities
Pakistan

HEC Foreign Degree Recognition Rules Tighten After Spring 2026

2 Min Read
Silhouettes of armed figures in front of split Hezbollah and Israeli flags.
World

Trump Hezbollah Ceasefire Claim Faces Public Rejection

2 Min Read
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Runners launch window after Shattered live event.
Tech

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Launch Window Revealed

1 Min Read
Sports

Nelly Korda U.S. Open Win Sealed By Final Putt

Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday by one shot after sinking a…

June 8, 2026
Top NewsWorld

Philippines Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across coastal areas in…

June 8, 2026
Sports

Zverev French Open Final Bid Targets First Slam Title

Alexander Zverev will face Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in Sunday’s French Open final in Paris as the…

June 7, 2026
Sports

Pakistan Asian Games Squad: Farhan To Lead In Japan

The Pakistan Cricket Board named Sahibzada Farhan captain of the 15-member Pakistan Asian Games squad for…

June 10, 2026
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

    Categories

    • World
    • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir

     

    • Top News
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Videos
    • Tech
    • Offbeat
    • Blog
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Code of Ethics & Editorial Standards

    © 2026 Phototnews
    All Rights Reserved.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Lost your password?