Triplets Ghetto Kids perform on the final of Britain’s Got Talent series 16 on Sunday. PHOTO | COURTESY | DYMOND THAMES
Uganda’s dance ensemble the Triplets Ghetto Kids, better known as Ghetto Kids won hearts of art enthusiasts as they got a direct pass from the auditions stage in 2023 Britain Got Talent (BGT) competitions.
Former dancer judge Bruno Tonioli, gave them a golden buzzer that sent them to the semi-finals.
After five nights of live performances in the semi-finals, BGT series 16 came to a climax last Sunday with Norwegian comedy performer Viggo Venn being announced the overall winner.
The group of six youngsters, came out top in the public vote on BGT to join other youngsters that included; Welsh singer Travis George among others.
The Ghetto Kids nearly brought the big prize home having won over the judges and the public with their organic dance moves.
All was not lost since the Ghetto Kids made history after becoming the first act to be given a golden buzzer midperformance.
They joined several Ugandans who have carried dance to the world stage, putting up incredible acts and winning prizes.
On May 8, a group of Ugandans were flagged off to attend the maiden continental Africa breaking championship in Morocco (Rabat city) in a championship which is also a qualifier to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Uganda’s representatives include; Ronald “Bboy Ndwaula” Ndawula, Samuel “Bboy Saman” Ziraye, Steven “Bboy Pencil” Opio, Fahadhi “Bboy Fahadhi” Kiryowa, Faruk “Bboy Skoolboy Faruk” Luleti and Frank “Bboy Jogo” Kimuli.
The child dancers
Dance is becoming a paramount tool to inspire children to talent and education. Several dance groups have been created in children homes, care centres and schools to inspire dance.
Besides Ghetto Kids, there are other famous children dance groups that include; Masaka Kids, Namuyomba Comedy, African Hope, Yala African Kids Ug Dancing Group, and Sosolya Undungu Dance Academy Centre for Children and Youth.
