Elevated experiences celebrating the culture through dance and rhythm
Elevated experiences celebrating the culture through dance and rhythm
While football fans around the world are glued to their screens tracking every match update and rooting for their favorite teams, there’s another reason to stay excited about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium promises to be unforgettable, and newly surfaced behind-the-scenes photos from the official anthem video shoot are giving us a preview of the magic to come.
Colombian global icon Shakira and Uganda’s beloved Ghetto Kids have blessed us with stunning glimpses from the set of “Dai Dai,” the tournament’s official anthem that also features Nigerian superstar Burna Boy. The Kampala-based dance troupe’s journey to this moment reads like a modern fairytale—after their electrifying choreography videos caught Shakira’s attention online, they were invited to join one of football’s most prestigious musical collaborations. The shoot location itself is breathtaking: a sweeping desert backdrop anchored by a magnificent baobab tree that provides the perfect stage for the kind of joyful, high-energy performance these young dancers have become famous for.
The photos capture pure chemistry. In one frame, Shakira poses center-stage in a striking teal beaded performance outfit, surrounded by the Ghetto Kids sporting a vibrant mix of African print skirts, shorts, and colorful shirts that reflect both their heritage and the project’s celebratory spirit. Another shot freezes them mid-choreography, barefoot in the sand, executing the precise, enthusiastic movements that have earned them millions of fans worldwide. What started on the streets of Kampala has now landed them on one of the biggest stages in global entertainment, and these behind-the-scenes moments suggest their World Cup halftime performance alongside Shakira will be one for the history books.
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