Shakira's gone to Oxford University.
But fear not - it isn't a sudden change of career.
The Colombian singer, famed for her hip-wiggling dance moves, is the latest in a line of high-profile people to speak at the Oxford Union.
Shakira was invited to take to the stage in front of 400 students yesterday.
The modest star said: "So how do I go from Barranquilla, Colombia, to the same stage as Newton and Churchill?
"Lord knows I'm no Mother Teresa."
Shakira's a goodwill ambassador for Unicef children's fund and has run her own kids' charity since she was 18.
And although she said she found it a "privilege" to be invited to talk at the world-renowned debating society, she admitted she felt a bit confused.
"I am somewhat mystified as to why you are here, as there won't be any hip-shaking whatsoever."
Oxford Union spokesman Conan McKenzie said Shakira's philanthropy was one reason she was invited to speak.
But he added: "She's an immensely popular singer with a large fan base among Oxford students.
"And the Oxford Union has a tradition of inviting a wide variety of speakers."
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