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Shakira Calls Time With Ghetto Kids 'Filled With Love,' Learns Lessons on Affection

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Shakira shared her deep affection for the Ugandan dance group The Ghetto Kids after performing with them at the World Cup 2026 halftime show.
  • She described their time together as "filled with love" and was moved by their ability to spread joy and positivity.
  • Shakira expressed that the experience taught her valuable lessons about love, respect, and treating all children as her own.

Colombian superstar Shakira has expressed profound affection for the Ugandan dance troupe, The Ghetto Kids, following their joint performance with Burna Boy at the World Cup 2026 halftime show. The singer described her recent days spent with the young dancers as "filled with love that cannot be expressed in words."

The last few days have been filled with love that cannot be expressed in words.

— ShakiraDescribing her feelings after spending time with The Ghetto Kids.

Shakira took to Instagram to share photos and videos of her time with the children, showcasing moments of them playing on the beach, braiding her hair, practicing choreography, and embracing. She noted that she took the children to the beach for the first time in their lives and was consistently amazed by their ability to bring happiness wherever they went.

I took you to the beach for the first time in your lives, and we spent every day together with family and friends, while we were all amazed to see how you transform every place you go and touch everyone you meet.

— ShakiraRecounting her experiences with The Ghetto Kids during their time together.

"I took you to the beach for the first time in your lives, and we spent every day together with family and friends, while we were all amazed to see how you transform every place you go and touch everyone you meet," Shakira wrote in her post. The singer admitted it was difficult to part ways with them, as The Ghetto Kids possess a unique way of giving and receiving affection.

Now I love you like my own children. Time with you once again made me realize that every child in the world should be treated and loved like our own children.

— ShakiraExpressing her deep connection and maternal feelings towards the children.

The experience, Shakira stated, taught her about the power of love and demonstrated that love and respect can flourish regardless of background. "Now I love you like my own children. Time with you once again made me realize that every child in the world should be treated and loved like our own children," she added. She concluded by thanking the group's members, calling their time together a lesson in life and purpose.

Thank you for teaching us the most valuable lesson about life and purpose.

— ShakiraConcluding her message to The Ghetto Kids.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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