When Stephen Kiprotich won Olympic gold, Uganda poured into the streets to celebrate him.
When Eddy Kenzo returned home after his historic BET Award victory, fans turned Entebbe Airport into a sea of excitement.
Now Douglas Lwanga wants the country to do the same for the Ghetto Kids.
The media personality has called on Ugandans to give the celebrated dance troupe a grand homecoming when they return next Monday after making history at the FIFA World Cup final.
In a post on X, Douglas suggested a reception that goes beyond applause.
He called for a national welcome, a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, and gifts from corporate companies.
Uganda, is there a big plan to welcome the Ghetto Kids back home? The world celebrated them after their World Cup performance alongside Shakira & Burna Boy, but what about we at home? They are returning next week Monday. Can we plan a grand homecoming, a meet up with the president and some gifts from our corporate companies. Over to you, Uganda.
Douglas’s appeal follows the Ghetto Kids’ history-making performance at the FIFA World Cup final.
On July 19, the young dancers stepped onto football’s biggest stage and performed during the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium.
They shared the spotlight with global stars Shakira and Burna Boy, performing the tournament’s official anthem, Dai Dai, before millions of viewers around the world.
With history already on their side, attention now turns to their return and whether Uganda will roll out the red carpet for them too.