'AGT: Fantasy League': Who are Ghetto Kids? 'Britain's Got Talent' golden buzzer winners' mission is to help orphaned children

'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestants Ghetto Kids were on the 6th position in 'Britain's Got Talent'
PUBLISHED JAN 22, 2024
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestant Ghetto Kids will be on Mel B's team (Instagram/@ghettokids_tfug)
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestant Ghetto Kids will be on Mel B's team (Instagram/@ghettokids_tfug)

UGANDA, AFRICA: Ghetto Kids, also known as Triplets Ghetto Kids (TGK) is a dance troupe comprising children aged between 5 and 13, set to participate in the upcoming 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'.

Hailing from Uganda, Africa, these culturally enriched youngsters have a unique background, having grown up in a Ugandan orphanage. Identifying themselves as TGK, the group operates as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with a specific mission.

Their official social media states, "TGK is an NGO with a mission of using music, dance & drama to help disadvantaged, street & orphaned children."

Ghetto Kids gained international recognition when they appeared on 'Britain's Got Talent', where their impressive choreography earned them the golden buzzer during the audition round.

With 6.2 million followers on Instagram, these finalists from 'Britain's Got Talent' have become a celebrated dance group.

Founded by Daouda Kavuma, Ghetto Kids aim to utilize music, dance, and drama to support disadvantaged, street, and orphaned children.

Highlighting their own experiences growing up in institutional care, the group is dedicated to making a positive impact. Kavuma expresses, "To get out of the Ghetto and make it, there's always one chance or a half. It's not easy. You've to go through a lot for the outside world to see you there to take you seriously."

Through their journey, Ghetto Kids aspire to extend their assistance to more individuals, having already reached and impacted 30 lives with plans for further growth.

'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestant Ghetto Kids aims at improving life of Ghetto people (Instagram/@ghettokids_tfug)
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestant Ghetto Kids aims at improving the life of Ghetto people (Instagram/@ghettokids_tfug)

Ghetto Kids leave 'Britain's Got Talent' judges emotional after winning golden buzzer

Ghetto Kids left 'Britain's Got Talent' 2023 judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon stunned with their performance. All of them indeed pressed the buzzer for the contestant.

Moreover, Bruno pressed the golden buzzer button during Ghetto Kids' performance. As founder Daouda walked on the stage after the performance, he claimed to have formed the group "to make lives better."

Bruno, who clearly got emotional, said, "Oh my god, amazing." Alesha said, "God bless you, darling."

Ghetto Kids came in 6th position in 'Britain's Got Talent.'


 
 
 
 
 
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From making videos for Eddy Kenzo to performing at a football club

Ghetto Kids has collaborated with Ugandan singer and music executive Eddy Kenzo. They performed a dance routine for Eddy's single 'Sitya Loss'. Moreover, they also performed in Eddy's other single 'Jambole'.

In 2017, Ghetto Kids got the chance to make a music video for French Montana's 'Unforgettable'. They have also worked on Eltee Skhillz's music videos. 

Ghetto Kids were internationally recognized as they performed at half-time during the football club Paris Saint-German's home game. They also met Paris Saint-Germain players ahead of their performance. 

'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestant Ghetto Kids aims at improving life of Ghetto people (Instagram/@ghettokids_tfug)
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' contestants Ghetto Kids performed at half-time during the football club Paris Saint-German's home game (Instagram/@ghettokids_tfug)

Ghetto Kids on 'America's Got Talent'

Ghetto Kids will be competing on judge Mel B's team as they take part in 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'. The dance group will be competing alongside The Clairvoyants, Musa Motha, Darci Lynne, Cillian O'Connor, and Brian Justin Crum.


 
 
 
 
 
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'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' releases new episodes every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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