Key Takeaways
- Grammy-winning artist Shakira spent time with The Ghetto Kids, child dancers from Uganda, after the World Cup Final halftime show.
- The interaction included beach visits and sharing personal moments at the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour.
- Shakira expressed deep love for the children and their ability to spread joy regardless of backgrounds.
Grammy-winning artist Shakira has shared her heartfelt experiences with The Ghetto Kids, a group of child dancers from Uganda who performed alongside her during the World Cup Final halftime show on July 19.
In an Instagram post, Shakira detailed the special moments she spent with the children, including visits to the beach and performances at the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour.
The four-time Grammy winner wrote, 'These past few days have been filled with inexplicable love,' expressing her deep connection with the Ugandan dancers.
Shakira highlighted how the children transformed every place they visited and taught valuable lessons about life and respect for others.
She shared photos and a video of the children braiding her hair, showing choreography, and spending time together at the beach. The post also featured a video of Shakira hugging the kids after their performance in New York’s Times Square.
Shakira mentioned each child by name—Ivan, Ricky, Joseph, Brighton, Kesha, Jojo, Ciara, and Ketra—and expressed her gratitude for their presence: 'Thank you for being exactly who you are and teaching us the most valuable lessons about life and our purpose in it.'
The interaction between Shakira and The Ghetto Kids has been widely celebrated on social media, with fans praising the artist's commitment to spreading joy and unity.
Shakira’s song 'Dai Dai,' featuring Burna Boy, continues to dominate global charts. It has topped the Billboard Global 200 for four weeks and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for six weeks, drawing over 58.6 million streams.
These past few days have been filled with inexplicable love.
Shakira, Grammy-winning artist
Thank you for being exactly who you are and teaching us the most valuable lessons about life and our purpose in it.
Shakira, Grammy-winning artist
