Shakira praised the underprivileged children in Uganda who performed with her at the FIFA World Cup final, crediting them with inspiring the world through their talent and contagious joy. The Grammy winner used the platform to urge governments, businesses and professionals to invest more in children and provide equal opportunities to those living in forgotten circumstances.
Shakira’s words of thanks for Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance group
The artist shared a video on Instagram of herself hugging children after her performance, using the post as a powerful reminder of the immense potential hidden in underprivileged youth around the world. In her caption, Shakira wrote: “The Ugandan ghetto kids have brought us their contagious joy and love, and inspired us so much with their talent, to remind us that like them, there are many children who live forgotten and have enormous potential waiting to be unlocked and just waiting for the chance to give their best!”
Shakira calls on world leaders to prioritize children’s access to opportunity
The ‘Queen of Latin Music’ posed critical questions to global decision-makers: “What could be more urgent for our governments, businesses and professionals than to invest in children? What needs to happen so that children around the world receive equal opportunities?”
The Grammy-winning artist called on governments, businesses and professionals to offer equal opportunities to children living in disadvantaged communities Image credit (Instagram)
He concluded his heartfelt message with gratitude: “Thank you to the children of the Ugandan ghetto 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 had a huge influence on the music scene throughout Latin America and has been known for popularizing Spanish-speaking music around the world. 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 using her global platform to raise awareness of the potential of marginalized children and the need to more systematically invest in and support youth development globally.