Ugandan Ghetto Kids Dance in Support of Racially Abused Vinicius Júnior
Children from Kampala slums perform 'Vini' routine in Real Madrid star's jersey after racist 'monkey' slur in Champions League match.
Key Points
- Ghetto Kids, founded 2014 in Kampala slums, dance in Vinicius's jersey to 'Vini' chant.
- Portuguese Benfica player called scorer Vinicius 'mono' (monkey) post-goal vs Real Madrid.
- Video message to Vinicius: 'T'estimem' ('We love you' in Catalan).
- Group showcases energetic African youth talent from marginalized neighborhoods.
A Ugandan music group made up of children from the slums of Kampala has shown support for Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Júnior through a dance routine performed in his jersey.
The Ghetto Kids, founded in 2014 by Daouda Kavuma, released a video featuring young performers dancing to a song that repeatedly chants "Vini, Vini". The group wears Vinicius's shirt during the routine, which serves as a gesture of solidarity following the racist incident the Brazilian endured on Tuesday.
During Real Madrid's Champions League match against Benfica, a Portuguese player called Vinicius "mono"—Spanish for monkey—while covering his mouth with his shirt, moments after the forward scored his team's winning goal.
The video description includes a simple message to the player: "T'estimem", or "We love you" in Catalan.
Known for their energetic performances, the Ghetto Kids highlight the rhythmic talent often associated with African youth, drawing from their experiences in Kampala's marginalised neighbourhoods to create music and dance content that resonates globally.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources: