"Nansana Kids" thank Claudia Sheinbaum for recognition in morning press conference; go viral on TikTok
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Ugandan children's dance group, Nansana Dance Kids, thanked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for recognizing them during her morning press conference.
- The group gained attention for posting TikTok videos supporting the Mexican national soccer team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Nansana Dance Kids, formed through a community initiative, expressed happiness at the recognition and a desire to meet Sheinbaum and the Mexican people.
The popular Ugandan dance troupe "Nansana Dance Kids" expressed gratitude to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum after she featured their videos during her June 10th morning press conference. The group, known for their energetic TikTok performances supporting the Mexican national soccer team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, shared their joy and appreciation for the recognition.
"We want to tell you that we feel very happy and valued," the dancers stated in a video message. They acknowledged that some time had passed since the president's mention but were thrilled to see the clip. The group, originating from Nansana, a town in Uganda's Central Region, has been active on social media since 2023, using music and dance to connect with a wider audience and encourage youth participation in the arts.
We want to tell you that we feel very happy and valued.
Founded by the Nansana Kids Foundation and the Nansana Children Centre, the dance ensemble is a community project aimed at steering children and adolescents away from negative influences like crime and addiction. The dancers conveyed their excitement about potentially meeting President Sheinbaum and her team in person, extending their thanks to the Mexican people for sharing their content. "Thank you, excellent Mrs. Claudia Sheinbaum, thank you, Mexico!" they exclaimed.
Thank you, excellent Mrs. Claudia Sheinbaum, thank you, Mexico!
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.