Maluma
Colombian singer Maluma, who celebrates his 25th birthday on January 28, is going through a pivotal moment in his personal life and musical career thanks to finding a balance between love and the stage.
Even though he is one of today’s most successful reggaetoneros, being a singer wasn’t always his dream. Maluma used to dream of becoming a futbolista, but ended up trading the soccer ball for the microphone.
For this reason, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane as we go from his early childhood days down to the successful musical star he is today.
Maluma’s early childhood
Maluma, whose real name is Juan Londoño Arias, was born on January 28, 1994 in Medellín, Colombia. His family is highly important to him, and this isn’t only evident through his tattoos, but it’s also seen through his artistic moniker, which is a combination of his parents' names (Marlii Arias and Luis Fernando Londoño) and his sister, Manuela.
His interest in music was clear from an early age
Although becoming a singer didn’t cross his mind during his formative years, he already showed talent for it. In a photo shared by his sister, baby Maluma is seen wearing headphones while wearing a Flintstones t-shirt. “Master of battles. May your ears be the daily motive for your music,” she proudly wrote to her brother.
Photo: Instagram/@m_londo