Shakira and Anitta found themselves at the center of an unexpected musical controversy after an Argentine duo publicly accused them of copying part of their song "Choka Choka," one of the most talked-about tracks from the Brazilian artist's new album.
Artists Tushka and Rebebe, members of the independent project Sarao, posted a video on TikTok comparing "Choka Choka" with their single "Atómica," released in December 2025. "Shakira and Anitta copied us," they stated bluntly at the beginning of the clip.
According to their explanation, the similarities would be found in the chorus, the meter, the melodic cadence, and even in the visual aesthetic used to promote both songs. However, it was their own fans who started pointing out the resemblance and encouraged them to discuss the matter publicly.
Indeed, the Argentinians avoided directly attacking the singers and instead focused on the creative team behind the song, which consists of more than ten people, including producers and composers.
With a lot of humor, Sarao summed up the situation with a phrase that went viral: "The difference is that our work has quality... but no money," they said while showing an empty wallet.
Although they confirmed that "Atómica" is officially registered, they acknowledged that they do not plan to take legal action because the melodies are not exactly the same. Instead, they took the opportunity to request something much more unexpected: "They owe us a feat."
The controversy also reignited an old issue surrounding Shakira, who throughout her career has faced several accusations of plagiarism or musical similarities. Songs like "Hips Don’t Lie," "Waka Waka," and "La Bicicleta" also stirred controversy at the time, although none resulted in a formal conviction against the Colombian artist.
So far, neither Shakira nor Anitta have publicly reacted to the viral video, but on TikTok the debate is already on: is it mere inspiration, coincidence, or too similar to be just a coincidence?
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