When visiting his old high school, Shakira received a great impact when discovering that his beloved uncle John, 79, was still working to keep his family. What Shakira did not only change the life of Master John forever, but also moved the hearts of the whole school and the whole nation.
Shakira’s image has always been linked to music, talent and glamor. However, behind the international star there is a deeply connected woman with her roots and the people who marked her childhood. This link was more than demonstrated during his emotional visit to the high school where he studied in Barranquilla, a return of memories that ended with a gesture as unexpected as moving.

When touring the halls of his former school, Shakira met again with teachers, former classmates and with endless memories of his youth. However, what surprised her most was to learn that her beloved “uncle” John – as affectionately called him – was still working at 79 to keep his family. John, a respected and loved teacher for generations of students, had been a key figure in the singer’s life, accompanying her with advice, support and affection in the training years of her career.

The discovery deeply moved Shakira. With tears in his eyes, he confessed to those present that he could not remain indifferent to the situation. And that was when he made a decision that left everyone without words: he publicly announced that he would take care of John’s expenses, assuring him worthy and free of economic concerns.

But Shakira’s help was not just limited to his beloved teacher. In an act that overflowed generosity, the singer also promised to finance a school fund aimed at supporting retired teachers from the institution to cross similar difficulties. “Teachers are the true heroes,” he said with emotion. “They build the foundations of our society, and we should never allow their days to work tirelessly due to lack of resources.”
The news ran like gunpowder. In social networks, thousands of admiration messages flooded digital platforms. Parents, alumni and citizens from all over the country applauded Shakira’s gesture, qualifying him as an example of gratitude and humanity. International media also echoed, highlighting how the singer not only shines in the scenarios of the world, but also in the silent and noble acts he performs outside them.
The teacher John, visibly excited, expressed in tears his gratitude: “I never imagined that one day my efforts would be rewarded in this way. Shakira was always a special girl, and today shows that she is also an extraordinary woman.”
With this gesture, Shakira not only transformed the life of a man whom he wanted as a family, but also sent a powerful message: real success is not measured in world awards or tours, but in the ability to honor those who helped us grow.