LOS ANGELES: Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, who is currently on tour in the US, in her latest interview with BBC News, spoke about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s treatment of immigrants.
“I was only 19 when I moved to the US, like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future,” the Hips Don’t Lie singer recalled.
When asked how it feels to be an immigrant in the US today, Shakira responded, “It means living in constant fear. And it’s painful to see.”
“Now, more than ever, we have to remain united,” she insisted, adding, “Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.”
The “Whenever, Wherever” singer is currently on her sold-out Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry) tour, performing across North and South America.
One of the standout moments of her shows is the emotional ballad Acróstico, a song she wrote for her children, Milan (12) and Sasha (10).
During the performance, both children appear on video screens to duet with their mother — a moment Shakira says makes her “heart melt” every time.
“They’re just everything to me. They’re my engine and the reason why I’m alive,” she shared, further saying, “So having them every night on stage, it’s just such a precious moment.”
In the end, when asked if Shakira plans on bringing her successful tour to Europe, she smiled and answered, “Stay tuned.”
