Ghetto Kids Fly Uganda’s Flag High on Football’s Biggest Stage

What the report says

Nile Post reported that Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids performed during the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in the United States, appearing alongside Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian star Burna Boy. The outlet described the performance as a major moment for the Katwe-based dance troupe and for Ugandan representation on a global entertainment stage.

According to the report, the group had been invited after Shakira noticed their viral dance clips linked to the official World Cup anthem. Nile Post said the dancers performed during the halftime break of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time. The article said Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute and that the halftime event was the first of its kind at a World Cup final.

The publisher reported that the children joined Shakira and Burna Boy for a performance of “Dai Dai,” described as the tournament anthem, before a large stadium crowd and global television audience. It said the group wore bright yellow tie-dye costumes with grass-style fringed skirts and drew praise from fans watching in the stadium and internationally.

Nile Post added context on the group’s rise, noting that the Triplets Ghetto Kids are managed by Dauda Kavuma through the Inspire Ghetto Kids Foundation, which uses dance to create opportunities for vulnerable children. The article cited earlier milestones including appearances around the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 2017 “Unforgettable” music video by French Montana, and a 2023 run on Britain’s Got Talent, where they received a Golden Buzzer and reached the final.