Dancing with Shakira and Burna Boy at the World Cup 'very, very, very, very, very good'
The Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids reflects on their experience performing at the football World Cup final alongside Shakira and Burna Boy. The group emphasizes the importance of perseverance, education, and faith in achieving their dreams.
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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Natasha Booty and BBC World Service Getty Images The children say joining Shakira and Burna Boy on stage was a dream come true Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are celebrating another milestone after appearing at the football World Cup final half-time show on Sunday - a life-changing experience summed up by 10-year-old Sierra as "very, very, very, very, very good".
Despite critics bemoaning the addition of a Superbowl-style show to the beautiful game's biggest event, the children's performance alongside global stars Burna Boy and Shakira was viewed by many millions around the world.
Speaking to the BBC's Newsday programme , members of the dance troupe and their manager say that rising from humble beginnings in Uganda's capital, Kampala, then finding fame while balancing it all with schoolwork has taken perseverance.
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