Yahaira Plasencia received important recognition at the Capemúsica 2026 awards

Important achievement! The salsa singer showed her excitement by winning this important category at the Capemúsica 2026 awards.

Yahaira Plasencia She did not hide her emotion after winning one of the most talked-about awards at the 2026 Capemúsica Awards. The salsa singer was awarded as best salsa writer along with Beto Gómez, Gino Montaldo, Josué Díaz and Paulo Morales for the successful song “Ex machito”, a song that many directly relate to her ex-partner Jefferson Farfán.

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The third edition of the Capemúsica Awards brought together important figures from the Peruvian music industry at the Los Incas Auditorium of the Ministry of Culture. During the gala, Yahaira was surprised to receive recognition in her new role as a composer and producer, something that—as she confessed—she never imagined experiencing.

“I didn’t expect this award, it surprised me a lot. For me it was already important to be nominated in such a strong category as a composer”commented the interpreter, who said she was proud that “Ex machito” has connected with thousands of Peruvian women.

The singer also explained that she will continue to commit to writing songs inspired by her own sentimental experiences, just as international artists such as Shakira or Karol G. “Who hasn’t had a macho ex in their life? I think real stories connect more with the public”he expressed between laughs.

(Photo: Yahaira Plasencia)

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Besides, Yahaira He made it clear that this success is not only his, but also that of the team that worked behind the theme. The artist announced that she is currently preparing a new album with songs written by herself and assured that she will continue to focus on her musical and professional growth.