nop 2002...only said 2002, not 2000s
My point is, people can't compare Rihanna, Gaga with Shakira gobally.
Shakira has 15 years in the market.
And yes she is huge everywhere. ASIA including...just go to India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Lebanon, United Arab, Rusia, etc...
ASIA isn't china and japan...so yes she dominates Asia also...I agree she lost popularity in Japan but she still dominates most countries in Asia.
She lost popularity in Australia though...no idea why she doesnt promo there anymore in LS era she was HUUUUUUGE there.