- The Ghetto Kids from Uganda were selected to perform alongside Shakira at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show
- The group’s appearance on one of the world’s biggest stages has raised questions about how much they stand to earn from the performance
- The reported payout for the Ghetto Kids has sparked major excitement and disappointment across Africa
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The Ghetto Kids, the beloved Ugandan dance group known for their viral moves and infectious energy, have found themselves on the grandest stage of all:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show alongside global superstar Shakira.
The group, founded by Dauda Kavuma in the Kamwokya slum of Kampala, Uganda, rose to international fame after videos of their street performances went viral years ago.
Their journey from the streets of Kampala to beinginvited to a World Cup halftime stage alongside one of the best-selling artists of all time is nothing short of extraordinary.
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How much the Ghetto Kids will earn
Various reports online state there is no payment for Ghetto Kids for their performanceat the FIFA halftime show.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, the financial arrangement mirrors what happens at the NFL Super Bowl halftime show. FIFA covers production and logistics costs, but there is no fixed payment for the artists.
The real currency, as far as the organisers are concerned, is exposure with the billions of viewers worldwide translating into a spike in streaming numbers, ticket sales, and broader commercial opportunities. Artists also receive a small stipend during the rehearsal period.
A long way from Uganda and not knowing where to go
The Ghetto Kids have built their reputation on raw, authentic talent, drawing inspiration from Ugandan street dance culture. Their performances blend Afrobeat, Afrofusion, and traditional Ugandan styles.
Their selection for a FIFA World Cup halftime show places them in rare company, joining a small group of African acts to have performed at the tournament’s most-watched moment.
The exposure alone is expected to open significant doors for the group in terms of international bookings, brand partnerships, and future collaborations.
However, despite performing on the biggest stage in football history and allegedly not getting paid, they revealed they did not even have tickets from FIFA to watch the match itself. In aninterview with MDMotivator on Instagram it is said:
“We don’t know where we will go after the performance.”
Reports state The YouTuber gave the Ghetto Kids tickets to the game.
Why Ghetto Kids won’t get any money from FIFA
As for Ghetto Kids, the group was not booked by FIFA directly, as shown on the official FIFA website. It was Shakira who extended the invitation. Any financial arrangement the Ghetto Kids may have sits entirely within whatever agreement they hold with the Colombian pop icon, not with the World Cup’s governing body.
“We Are One People”: Ghetto Kids’ message to South Africa
Briefly News also highlighted facts about the Ghetto Kids and theirinfluential message promoting African unity. The message they delivered in a recent TikTok video sparked significant debate among viewers regarding immigration and respect for national laws.
The clip has drawn reactions not only from South Africans but also from multiple African nations, illustrating the complex dynamics of unity, migration, and national identity across the continent.
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Nicolette Marais (Editor)With more than 17 years writing experience in both creative and media-related platforms, Nicolette has worked in a wide range of industries. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and was awarded Manager of the Year (2023, 2024, 2025). E-mail: nicolette.marais@briefly.co.za
