Shakira praised the underprivileged children from Uganda who performed with her at the FIFA World Cup Finals, crediting them with inspiring the world through their talent and infectious joy. The Grammy winner used the platform to urge governments, businesses, and professionals to invest more in children and provide equal opportunities for those living in forgotten circumstances.
Shakira’s words of appreciation for Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe
The artist shared a video on Instagram showing herself hugging the children following their performance, using the post as a powerful reminder of the immense potential hidden among disadvantaged youth worldwide. In her caption, Shakira wrote: “The Ghetto Kids of Uganda have brought us their contagious joy and love, and have inspired us so much with their talent, to remind us that like them there are many kids who live forgotten, and who possess an enormous potential waiting to be unlocked and are just waiting for the opportunity to offer their best!”
Shakira calls on world leaders to prioritise children’s access to opportunity
The ‘Queen of Latin Music’ posed critical questions to decision-makers globally: “What could be more urgent for our governments, businesspeople and professionals than investing in children? What has to happen so that kids around the world receive equal opportunities?”
The Grammy-winning artist called on governments, businesses and professionals to provide equal opportunities for children living in underserved communitiesImage credit (Instagram)
She concluded her heartfelt message with gratitude: “Thank you to the Ghetto Kids of Uganda for awakening these questions in us and for transforming our lives with your magic.”
Shakira’s music career and Grammy-winning legacy in Latin music
Shakira has been a huge influence on the musical scene throughout Latin America and has been known for popularising the music of Hispanophones worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and is one of the most successful artists in the world.The World Cup Finals performance showed Shakira’s dedication to leveraging her worldwide platform to raise awareness about the potential of marginalised children and the need for more systemic investment in and support of youth development globally.
