The invitation marks a significant achievement for the young dancers and highlights Africa’s growing influence in the global entertainment industry, as the group gets ready to showcase its talent on one of the world’s biggest sporting platforms.
Speaking in a message shared on social media, Shakira revealed that the Ugandan performers had already been selected for the event while encouraging creators from around the world to continue sharing their videos and dance content online.
“I have already invited the Ghetto Kids from Uganda, but I would really like to see all of your creations and your videos, so keep sending them because I am going to be watching all of them,” she said.
The performance is expected to take place on July 19, 2026, during the FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium. The match is projected to draw hundreds of millions of viewers globally as football fans tune in for the tournament’s climax.
According to reports, the Ugandan dancers earned the opportunity after their energetic choreography to “Dai Dai,” the official World Cup song, went viral online. Their performance attracted massive attention on social media and eventually caught the eye of the international superstar herself.
Despite the invitation, Shakira is reportedly still searching for more performers and creators from various countries to join the halftime production.
Triplets Ghetto Kids is made up of children from underprivileged backgrounds, including orphans and vulnerable youth, who are trained and mentored by founder Daouda Kavuma in Katwe, a densely populated suburb of Kampala.
What began as a community initiative has since transformed into an internationally recognized dance movement.
The group first gained global attention in 2014 after appearing in Eddy Kenzo’s hit song “Sitya Loss.” Their fame expanded even further in 2017 when they featured in French Montana’s chart-topping music video for “Unforgettable,” which introduced their talent to audiences worldwide.
In 2022, the dancers reached another milestone after becoming the first Ugandan children’s dance group to perform at activities linked to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The following year, they made headlines again with an appearance on Britain's Got Talent, where they received a rare mid-performance Golden Buzzer that impressed both judges and viewers.
Members of the group described the latest opportunity as a proud moment not only for Uganda but for the entire African continent, saying the achievement reflects the growing global recognition of African creativity and talent.
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