Goyo, the Colombian singer-songwriter, arrived at the inaugural Billboard Latin Women in Music gala in a funky denim dress to receive the Agente de Cambio award. During the event on Saturday night (May 6), Goyo was introduced by her colleague and compatriot Greeicy and was joined on stage by her mother Nelfa and daughter Saba to receive the award. Goyo expressed her gratitude for the honor and thanked Colombia for the opportunity to represent her country and her people. She also thanked her mother and daughter for their support.
After Goyo’s speech, her mother and daughter also shared a few words. Saba thanked her mother for always inspiring her to pursue her dreams and emphasized that Goyo deserved the award.
The event, hosted by Ivy Queen and Jacqueline Bracamontes, celebrated Latina artists, executives, and creatives who are actively working for positive change, inclusion, and gender parity in the music industry. Apart from Goyo, other honorees included Shakira as a Woman of the Year, Ana Gabriel as a Living Legend, Emilia as Rising Star, Maria Becerra as Visionary, Evaluna as Tradition and Future, and Thalia as Global Power.
The two-hour special Mujeres Latinas en la Música, held on May 6 at the Watsco Center in Miami, will air on Telemundo the following day, May 7. This event is the first of its kind, aimed at promoting and recognizing the contributions of Latina women in the music industry.
In summary, Goyo, the Colombian singer-songwriter, received the Agente de Cambio award during the inaugural Billboard Latin Women in Music gala. She expressed her gratitude for the honor and thanked Colombia for the opportunity to represent her country. The event celebrated Latina artists, executives, and creatives working for positive change, inclusion, and gender parity in the music industry.