Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.
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"very, very, very, very, very good"
— Sierra , Other
"I was so happy to see Messi and people watching us. I felt so excited and I was smiling, and a little bit nervous."
— Josephine , Other
"Learning they had been picked to perform was a dream come true."
— Dauda Kavuma , Other
Key People
Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his Afro-fusion music.
Dauda Kavuma is the manager of the Ghetto Kids dance troupe.
Josephine is an 11-year-old member of the Ghetto Kids dance troupe.
Colombian singer known for her performances and music.
Sierra is a 10-year-old member of the Ghetto Kids dance troupe.
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The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.
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