Shakira's First Encounter with a Camera Phone in Japan: A Nostalgic Look Back to 2002

In a captivating video from 2002, the pop sensation Shakira experiences a camera phone for the first time while visiting Japan. This nostalgic moment highlights the rapid advancements in mobile technology that Japan and Korea were known for before the iPhone revolutionized the market in 2008.

Shakira, known for her hits like "Hips Don’t Lie," is visibly amazed by the early phone VGA camera, a piece of technology that could hold a mere 12 photos or 64 texts. The singer's reaction captures the essence of a time when such technology seemed almost magical. "Right, this one doesn't work in America, yeah thank God because imagine all the performances... it's a dangerous... it's a dangerous... yeah oh my god it's even digitally moving, it's a camera," she exclaims, marveling at the device.

Fans on Imgur have shared their own memories and reactions to the video. One user reminisced about meeting Shakira around that time, noting her petite stature of 5'1". Another commented on how Japan and Korea were significantly ahead of the West in cell phone technology before Apple's iPhone launched. The comments section is filled with admiration for Shakira's timeless beauty, with one user humorously suggesting that Shakira might be a vampire, as she hasn't aged a bit.

The video also sparked nostalgia for the technology of the early 2000s. Comments referenced the pixel art quality of early VGA cameras and the vaporwave music that seemed to drone in the background of that era. One user fondly remembered winning a pair of these phones in a promotion from Vodafone, while another shared memories of having a Shakira poster in their room during that time.

This video not only showcases Shakira's charm but also serves as a time capsule, reminding us of the technological strides made over the past two decades. Imagine a world where a camera phone could only hold 12 photos, and such a device was a novelty that left even international superstars like Shakira in awe.