Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, a dance and performing-arts group supported by the Kampala-based NGO of the same name, receives an invitation from Shakira to perform at the FIFA World Cup final in the United States this summer, according to multiple reports. The troupe, made up of children described as abandoned or orphaned, uses dance and related arts activities as part of its support program. Media coverage highlights the scale of the opportunity and the excitement surrounding the request, framing it as a rare chance for the young performers to appear on a global stage.
The reports describe the invitation as a surprise and emphasize that the group’s international profile rises quickly following Shakira’s decision. While the articles focus largely on the announcement and the children’s enthusiasm, they also underline the NGO’s mission, connecting the performance opportunity to its wider work with vulnerable children in Kampala.
