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Ghetto Kids go viral again after dancing with Malayalam star Mohanlal
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:49 AM
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The Ugandan dance troupe that earlier performed with Shakira has captured online attention again by sharing a video of them dancing alongside Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal.
The Ghetto Kids, a youth dance group from Uganda that rose to global notice after performing with pop star Shakira, have posted a new clip that shows them dancing with Malayalam film icon Mohanlal. The short video, shared on social media platforms, features the troupe’s energetic choreography synchronized with the veteran actor’s moves, prompting enthusiastic reactions from viewers across India and abroad.
The collaboration came about after the group’s management reached out to Mohanlal’s team, seeking a cross‑cultural exchange that would highlight the universal language of dance. Mohanlal, known for his charismatic screen presence, joined the kids on a makeshift stage, matching their rhythm and adding his own flair.
Within hours, the clip amassed thousands of likes, comments, and shares, with many praising the seamless blend of African street dance and Indian cinematic style. The viral surge underscores the growing appetite for global‑local artistic collaborations and reaffirms the Ghetto Kids’ status as cultural ambassadors.
Industry observers note that such partnerships not only boost the visibility of emerging talent but also reinforce the soft‑power ties between African and Indian entertainment spheres. The Ghetto Kids are expected to continue leveraging their online platform for future collaborations.
The video continues to trend on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, drawing attention from fans of both Shakira’s earlier performance and Mohanlal’s extensive filmography, illustrating how a single dance routine can bridge continents and generations.
The collaboration came about after the group’s management reached out to Mohanlal’s team, seeking a cross‑cultural exchange that would highlight the universal language of dance. Mohanlal, known for his charismatic screen presence, joined the kids on a makeshift stage, matching their rhythm and adding his own flair.
Within hours, the clip amassed thousands of likes, comments, and shares, with many praising the seamless blend of African street dance and Indian cinematic style. The viral surge underscores the growing appetite for global‑local artistic collaborations and reaffirms the Ghetto Kids’ status as cultural ambassadors.
Industry observers note that such partnerships not only boost the visibility of emerging talent but also reinforce the soft‑power ties between African and Indian entertainment spheres. The Ghetto Kids are expected to continue leveraging their online platform for future collaborations.
The video continues to trend on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, drawing attention from fans of both Shakira’s earlier performance and Mohanlal’s extensive filmography, illustrating how a single dance routine can bridge continents and generations.