In a poignant tribute, over 14,000 fans gathered at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá to bid farewell to Yeison Jiménez, a beloved Colombian musician whose life was cut short in a tragic plane crash last Saturday. The emotional ceremony, which took place on Wednesday (Jan. 13), saw some of Colombia's biggest stars pay their respects to the artist.
Thaliana, Jiménez's young daughter, made her way through the crowd, carried on shoulders as if she were now responsible for welcoming her father's adoring fans. Pipe Bueno, a close friend and collaborator, took the stage first, visibly moved as he performed one of Jiménez's hit songs, "Tengo Ganas." Before leaving, Bueno reflected on the fleeting nature of success: "Sometimes in our rush, we forget that we're already rich, very rich, but in things that aren't material."
Other notable performers included Alzate, who paid tribute to Jiménez with a duet performance of their hit song "Mi Venganza," and Jessi Uribe, who sang alongside Paola Jara on Jiménez's song "Ya No Mi Amor." The lineup also featured Sebastián Ayala, Pasabordo, Ciro Quiñonez, Luis Alfonso, John Alex Castaño, Francy, Arelys Henao, and several others.
The event, which was free to attend, saw a packed house for both the morning and evening sessions. Fans began arriving as early as Tuesday night, eager to pay their respects to the beloved artist. Organizers emphasized the importance of respecting Jiménez's final wishes, asking attendees not to bring candles, food or drinks.
The ceremony also included heartfelt dedications from Lucy, Jiménez's mother, who sang a poignant rendition of her son's song "Confieso" by Kany García. Other tributes were paid by Francy and Arelys Henao, who performed songs that had been collaborations with Jiménez in the past.
Luis Alfonso, another close friend and collaborator, delivered a heartfelt farewell to Jiménez, saying, "Even though his body is gone today, his legacy, his music, and his spirit will always be with us... It's no secret that we're not mourning saints today; we're mourning crazy, entrepreneurial, joyful people."
The event concluded with a special performance by Jhonny Rivera and Andy Rivera, who sang Jiménez's collaboration "Siga Bebiendo" and "Borracho Te Busco," respectively. The ceremony was marked by a sense of community and camaraderie among the attendees, many of whom were also following the event on social media.
The tribute to Yeison Jiménez serves as a poignant reminder of the impact he had on the lives of his fans and fellow musicians alike. His legacy will continue to be felt through his music, which remains an integral part of Colombia's rich cultural heritage.
Thaliana, Jiménez's young daughter, made her way through the crowd, carried on shoulders as if she were now responsible for welcoming her father's adoring fans. Pipe Bueno, a close friend and collaborator, took the stage first, visibly moved as he performed one of Jiménez's hit songs, "Tengo Ganas." Before leaving, Bueno reflected on the fleeting nature of success: "Sometimes in our rush, we forget that we're already rich, very rich, but in things that aren't material."
Other notable performers included Alzate, who paid tribute to Jiménez with a duet performance of their hit song "Mi Venganza," and Jessi Uribe, who sang alongside Paola Jara on Jiménez's song "Ya No Mi Amor." The lineup also featured Sebastián Ayala, Pasabordo, Ciro Quiñonez, Luis Alfonso, John Alex Castaño, Francy, Arelys Henao, and several others.
The event, which was free to attend, saw a packed house for both the morning and evening sessions. Fans began arriving as early as Tuesday night, eager to pay their respects to the beloved artist. Organizers emphasized the importance of respecting Jiménez's final wishes, asking attendees not to bring candles, food or drinks.
The ceremony also included heartfelt dedications from Lucy, Jiménez's mother, who sang a poignant rendition of her son's song "Confieso" by Kany García. Other tributes were paid by Francy and Arelys Henao, who performed songs that had been collaborations with Jiménez in the past.
Luis Alfonso, another close friend and collaborator, delivered a heartfelt farewell to Jiménez, saying, "Even though his body is gone today, his legacy, his music, and his spirit will always be with us... It's no secret that we're not mourning saints today; we're mourning crazy, entrepreneurial, joyful people."
The event concluded with a special performance by Jhonny Rivera and Andy Rivera, who sang Jiménez's collaboration "Siga Bebiendo" and "Borracho Te Busco," respectively. The ceremony was marked by a sense of community and camaraderie among the attendees, many of whom were also following the event on social media.
The tribute to Yeison Jiménez serves as a poignant reminder of the impact he had on the lives of his fans and fellow musicians alike. His legacy will continue to be felt through his music, which remains an integral part of Colombia's rich cultural heritage.
... like what even is a celebration when someone you love is gone? But I guess it's also really beautiful that they got to say their goodbyes and honor Jiménez's memory in such a big way 
. And omg, Alzate's duet with Thaliana was amazing 
! The whole thing just felt so intimate and emotional... like they wanted to make sure everyone who loved Jiménez could be there too 
. I'm not gonna lie though, I get why the organizers asked fans not to bring candles or food - it's all about respecting Jiménez's final wishes, you know? 
and water levels in the main reservoirs are critically low. the situation is getting worse by the day and it's going to affect millions of people who rely on these resources for their livelihoods 
i can only imagine how emotional it must have been for them to say goodbye to someone who meant so much to so many people his music brought joy to so many lives & now hes just a memory 
but im sure his legacy will live on through his songs & the countless people he touched during his time with us 
the whole tribute event sounds really emotional, especially with all these amazing artists performing his music 
what a talented artist he was! I mean, 14k fans showing up to say goodbye is insane 
and the lineup of performers? Mind-blowing 
Alzate's duet with Paola Jara on "Mi Venganza" gave me chills 
and Francy and Arelys Henao delivering heartfelt tributes just made me wanna cry 
I mean, who else could make a plane crash feel like an accident waiting to happen 
? Anyway, we'll keep his legacy alive through his incredible discography 
And let's be real - his music will never fade away 
... i feel bad for his family especially his mom Lucy and daughter Thaliana 
they must be going through such a tough time... and it's so cool to see all these artists coming together to pay their respects 
... the whole vibe of this event was super emotional but also super uplifting 