Uganda Ghetto Kids stun viewers of Britain’s Got Talent with amazing performance, get Golden Buzzer

Britain’s Got Talent is a televised talent competition in the United Kingdom in which people or groups demonstrate their abilities in a variety of categories such as singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and more. If an act receives the Golden Buzzer at the end of their audition, they will be placed in one of the show’s live semi-finals, avoiding the boot camp stage.

Uganda Ghetto Kids made history on Britain’s Got Talent with the Golden Buzzer. On Saturday, 15th April 2023, Britain’s Got Talent returned for its 16th season, with Ugandan dance group GhettoKids becoming the first act to get the coveted Golden Buzzer.

Britain’s Got Talent is a televised talent competition in the United Kingdom in which people or groups demonstrate their abilities in a variety of categories such as singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and more. If an act receives the Golden Buzzer at the end of their audition, they will be placed in one of the show’s live semi-finals, avoiding the boot camp stage.

Bruno Tonioli, an Italian judge, pressed the Golden Buzzer midway through the Ghetto Kids’ performance.

“I’ve got to do it now,” Tonioli stated before pressing the button. “I was literally bursting at the seams. You should be proud of yourself, and I can’t wait to see you when you return,” the judge told the young performers.

The children, aged five to thirteen, presented an exuberant routine to a variety of songs that captivated the audience so much that Tonioli could not wait until the end of their audition, something never done before on the show.

The Ghetto Kids have received international attention for their dance abilities and have performed for a variety of audiences, including singer Eddy Kenzo and American rapper French Montana. They’ve also utilised their platform to raise awareness about poverty and the difficulties that children living in slums confront.

The inspiration behind the group is Kavuma Dauda who attended the show with the children.

“We call him dad,” explained one of the kids, and went on to explain in the VT how he took them from the streets of Kampala and ensured that the get a home, education, and healthcare. The group are a part of 30 children all being taken care of by Mr. Kavuma in one house in Uganda.

The Ghetto Kids have also played at a number of international events, including the BET Awards and the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.