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Kavuma Dauda's philosophy is that there is so much talent in the ghetto, you just have to polish it.

As a child he lived on the streets of Uganda's capital city, Kampala, before the kindness of a teacher changed his life. Kavuma wanted to give back and later became a teacher himself before creating a dance troupe called Ghetto Kids, formed of homeless children and those who couldn't afford school fees. Combining traditional African dance styles, comedy and pure joy, the group soon caught the attention of Ugandan musicians such as Eddy Kenzo, who asked them to feature in some of his videos.

Their biggest break came in 2017 when they appeared in the music video for French Montana's 'Unforgettable', which at the time of writing has over 1.8 billion YouTube views. That recognition has opened many doors for Ghetto Kids and led them to the final of Britain's Got Talent in 2023. It's also enabled Kavuma to expand his project, offering housing, food and tuition to many children across Uganda.

They recently made a film about their story called Ghetto Kids Documentary: No Plan B.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Thomas Harding Assinder

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(Photo: Five young members of the Ghetto Kids dance in a Ugandan village as a crowd look on. They wear bright clothing and the floor is dusty mud. Credit: Ghetto Kids)