Shakira bids emotional farewell to Ghetto Kids and invites them to Madrid

Shakira Ghetto Kids Burna Boy Dai Dai Madrid invitation

Colombian singer Shakira shared an emotional video after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, embracing Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe and promising they will remain friends forever. She said she will call them when they return to Uganda and that her sons Milan and Sasha will also call the children. Shakira invited the group to join her upcoming shows in Madrid, where she will hold a residency for her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour.

Shakira also explained why she chose Nigerian singer Burna Boy for the official World Cup anthem "Dai Dai". She said the song’s Afro‑beat style needed a strong masculine voice to match the tournament’s “big male energy”. After a three‑week wait for Burna Boy to send his verse, she described his contribution as “perfect” and essential to the track. The anthem was performed at the opening ceremony in Mexico City and again at the final halftime show in New Jersey.

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Burna Boy · Dai Dai · Ghetto Kids · Madrid · Milan · Milan and Sasha · Sasha · Shakira

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The World Cup final halftime show took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Spain beat Argentina. www.myjoyonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dauda Kavuma is the manager of the Ghetto Kids and called the World Cup performance life‑changing. www.myjoyonline.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Shakira promised to maintain a friendship with the Ghetto Kids forever. www.calibre800.com · democratacoahuila.com · elveedordigital.com · glamtush.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ghetto Kids performed at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Shakira and Burna Boy. www.myjoyonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ghetto Kids are a dance group from Kampala, Uganda, formed by street children. www.myjoyonline.com · glamtush.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Shakira posted an emotional farewell video with the Ghetto Kids after the World Cup final halftime show. www.calibre800.com · democratacoahuila.com · elveedordigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The children said they saw Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal during the match. www.myjoyonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ghetto Kids have a large social‑media following worldwide. www.myjoyonline.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Burna Boy took about 20 days to send his verse for the anthem ‘Dai Dai’. gwg.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · n.com.do · chronicle.ng · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Shakira and Burna Boy performed 'Dai Dai' at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City and at the final halftime show in New Jersey. gwg.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · n.com.do · chronicle.ng · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Shakira promised to stay friends with the Ghetto Kids forever and invited them to her upcoming shows in Madrid. www.calibre800.com · democratacoahuila.com · elveedordigital.com · www.noticias24hrs.com.ve · www.minuto30.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Shakira mentioned her sons Milan and Sasha would also keep in contact with the Ghetto Kids. www.calibre800.com · democratacoahuila.com · elveedordigital.com · www.noticias24hrs.com.ve