In this day and age, technology has become an integral part of our daily routine, especially cell phones. We use them for various purposes and can easily capture moments with just a simple swipe, thanks to the advanced cameras in these devices. However, not too long ago, things were quite different.
Back in 2002, Shakira had a chance to explore the beautiful lands of Japan. During her visit, she had an interview with Katsuya Kobayashi, where something caught her attention. She was fascinated by a cell phone that had a built-in camera.
Shakira was in awe and couldn’t help but ask the woman about the small, innovative device in her hands that allowed her to take photos and record videos. The snippet of their conversation was later posted on TikTok, sparking curiosity about what it was like when phones first started being used as cameras. The woman demonstrated all the features of the phone to Shakira, including the ability to take a photo together. This left the Colombian singer even more amazed, struggling to believe what she was seeing.
The famous musician seemed to have a sense of foresight, anticipating the intrusive paparazzi culture that would plague her 20 years down the line. She expressed gratitude that such invasive articles were not prevalent in Latin America during her earlier days.
Nowadays, mobile phones serve a much bigger purpose than just capturing pictures. They have become an essential part of our lives and act as an extension of our bodies.
At the end of the video, Shakira turns to the woman who seems to be a translator and asks if she can record videos too. She seems very excited and amazed by the idea. Shakira’s curiosity knows no bounds!
