Shakira and Sons Share Heartwarming Moments With Ghetto Kids

WHO:

ColombiaOne.com - Shakira, Ghetto Kids, David Kavuma, Ivan, Ricky, Joseph, Brighton, Kesha, Jojo, Ciara, Ketra

HOLA - Shakira, Milan, Sasha

WHAT:

ColombiaOne.com - Shakira spent her vacation with the Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance group.

ColombiaOne.com - The Ghetto Kids danced with Shakira to the song “Dai Dai” at the FIFA World Cup final.

HOLA - Shakira described her time with the Ghetto Kids as “magical” and said she now loves them “as if they were my own children.”

HOLA - Shakira took the Ghetto Kids to the beach for the first time in their lives.

WHERE:

ColombiaOne.com - The Ghetto Kids are from the Katwe neighborhood in Kampala, Uganda.

ColombiaOne.com - Shakira's vacation home is located in Miami.

HOLA - Shakira and the Ghetto Kids explored New York City, including Times Square.

WHEN:

HOLA - The collaboration occurred during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

WHY:

ColombiaOne.com - Shakira was inspired to invite the Ghetto Kids after watching a viral video of them dancing to her song.

HOLA - Shakira expressed that every child in the world deserves to be loved and cared for as if they were our own.

HOW:

ColombiaOne.com - The Ghetto Kids was created in 2014 as a social project to provide opportunities for children living in vulnerable conditions through music and dance.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 08:56 UTC)

Shakira recently spent her vacation with the Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance group, and described the experience as “magical,” expressing her deep affection for them as if they were her own children. The Ghetto Kids, who hail from the Katwe neighborhood in Kampala, enjoyed their first trip to the beach and explored iconic spots in New York City, including Times Square, during their time together. This collaboration took place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, inspired by a viral video of the kids dancing to Shakira's song, highlighting her belief that every child deserves love and care.