Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids
Summary
Ugandan dance group the Ghetto Kids performed alongside global stars Shakira and Burna Boy at the 2024 football World Cup final halftime show in New Jersey. The children, who come from humble backgrounds, say the experience was life-changing and a big opportunity after years of hard work and gaining fame through social media and talent shows.Key Facts
- The Ghetto Kids are a dance group from Kampala, Uganda, formed mostly of children from poor and homeless backgrounds.
- They performed at the World Cup final halftime show with Shakira and Burna Boy during the Spain vs. Argentina match.
- The children feel very happy and proud about dancing with famous stars and seeing football players like Lionel Messi live.
- Their manager, Dauda Kavuma, started the group to help talented children who could not afford school or had difficult lives.
- The group became well-known after appearing in music videos like French Montana’s "Unforgettable," which has over 1.9 billion views.
- They also competed in Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and America’s Got Talent in 2024.
- The Ghetto Kids have performed at other big sports events, including a football halftime show in France with Kylian Mbappé.
- A documentary film about the group’s story, called "Ghetto Kids Documentary: No Plan B," is being made.
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