Uganda's Ghetto Kids Celebrate Historic World Cup Dance With Shakira

WHO:

trtafrika.com - Uganda's Ghetto Kids, Shakira, Burna Boy, Dauda Kavuma (manager), Sierra (10 years old), Josephine (11 years old)

AOL.com - Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal

WHAT:

trtafrika.com - Uganda's Ghetto Kids performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show.

AOL.com - The performance was described by Sierra as "very, very, very, very, very good."

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids expressed their gratitude on Instagram, stating, "Dreams really do come true."

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids have a social media following and have appeared in various music videos, including French Montana's "Unforgettable," which has over 1.9 billion views on YouTube.

WHERE:

trtafrika.com - The performance took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids are based in Kampala, Uganda.

WHEN:

AOL.com - The performance occurred during the World Cup final, where Spain beat Argentina.

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids participated in the final of Britain's Got Talent in 2023 and America's Got Talent the following year.

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids performed at a football halftime match in France in 2023.

WHY:

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids aim to inspire other children with their message of perseverance and education.

AOL.com - Dauda Kavuma created the Ghetto Kids to give back to the community after experiencing hardship in his childhood.

HOW:

trtafrika.com - The Ghetto Kids were originally known as the Triplets Ghetto Kids and formed from children in Kampala's poorest neighborhoods.

AOL.com - The Ghetto Kids balance their dance careers with schoolwork, filming videos on weekends and connecting with teachers online when traveling.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 20:09 UTC)

Uganda's Ghetto Kids delivered a memorable performance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where they expressed their gratitude on Instagram, stating, "Dreams really do come true." The performance was praised by ten-year-old Sierra, who described it as "very, very, very, very, very good," and the group aims to inspire other children with their message of perseverance and education. Originally formed as the Triplets Ghetto Kids from Kampala's poorest neighborhoods, they have gained a significant social media following and have appeared in various music videos, including French Montana's "Unforgettable," which boasts over 1.9 billion views on YouTube.