Shakira Says She Loves Uganda’s Ghetto Kids “Like They Are Children of My Own”

Shakira Opens Her Heart to Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids After World Cup Performance

Global superstar Shakira has poured out her emotions following an intimate few days spent with Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids, revealing that the young dancers have touched her life in profound ways. The Colombian icon, fresh off their joint performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, shared a deeply personal message about the Kampala-based dance troupe that goes far beyond their professional collaboration.

In heartfelt remarks posted to social media, Shakira described days filled with what she called “inexplicable love,” recounting how she introduced the young performers to the ocean for their very first beach experience. The Grammy-winning artist confessed that saying goodbye proved difficult, explaining that the children possess a rare gift for giving and receiving love that she’d never encountered before. Her time with them sparked a larger realization about how every child deserves to be cherished and protected, regardless of where they come from. The multi-platinum artist didn’t stop at sentiment—she leveraged the moment to challenge governments, business leaders, and professionals worldwide, questioning what could possibly be more urgent than investing in children’s potential and ensuring equal opportunities for youth across the globe.

The connection between Shakira and the Ghetto Kids stems from their collaboration on “Dai Dai,” her explosive track with Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Burna Boy, which served as the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem. The Ugandan dancers joined both artists onstage for the tournament’s final halftime spectacular in New Jersey, delivering a performance that showcased African talent on one of the world’s biggest stages. The group, which first captured international attention through viral dance videos emerging from the streets of Kampala, has now returned home to Uganda following their American adventure with Shakira—but not before creating memories and forging bonds that clearly transcended a simple professional gig.

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