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Empowering
African youth
to dream big.
August 13 - 19, 2023
Kigali, Rwanda
287
Days
34
hours
04
minutes
25
seconds
2023-08-12 8:00 pm
Empowering
African youth
August 13 - 19, 2023
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Giants of Africa.
To celebrate, we are bringing together youth from 16 of the countries we’ve visited for the inaugural Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali, Rwanda.
The week-long celebration will use basketball as a tool to educate and empower African youth to dream big.
Overview
8
Days of
programming
programming
30,000
spectators
3,000
+
Youth
impacted
impacted
200
+
Local job
opportunities
created
opportunities
created
Rwanda
Cameroon
South sudan
Burkina Faso
Nigeria
KENYA
tANZANIA
UGANDA
Senegal
Mali
DR Congo
Morocoo
Ivory Coast
Ghana
Somalia
Botswana
Rwanda
Cameroon
South sudan
Burkina Faso
Nigeria
KENYA
tANZANIA
UGANDA
Senegal
Mali
DR Congo
Morocoo
Ivory Coast
Ghana
Somalia
Botswana
Participating countries
250
+
boys and girls will represent the
16
different countries participating in the Festival
GIANTS OF AFRICA
Festival Programs
Opening Ceremony Celebration
Sunday, August 13, 4pm to 6pm at BK Arena
The Opening Ceremony celebration will kick off the week with a parade of athletes representing the 16 African countries participating in the youth basketball festival, as well as an electrifying concert from Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist and award-winning superstar Diamond Platnumz.
Hosted by award-winning sportscaster Carol Tshabalala, the celebration will also feature captivating sounds from Massamba Intore, musician, songwriter and founder of Gakondo music group accompanied by a performance choreographed by Sherrie Silver, an MTV Award-winning choreographer and United Nation's IFAD Advocate for Rural Youth.
Championship & All-Star Game
Friday, August 18, 6pm to 9pm at BK Arena
The week-long basketball camp and tournament will culminate with a Championship Game & All-Star Competition. Look forward to an evening filled with entertainment, half time performances, special guests and surprises.
Closing Concert
Saturday, August 19, 2:30pm to 6pm at BK Arena
The Giants of Africa Festival will end with a Closing Concert featuring an incredible lineup of internationally acclaimed artists and performers. Afrobeats icon Davido, fresh off the success of his fourth studio album, will grace the stage with his infectious energy and magnetic stage presence. Joining him is Tiwa Savage, the Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress known as the Queen of Afrobeats, who will captivate the audience with her unparalleled talent.
Adding to the all-star lineup is Rwanda’s own Bruce Melodie, a gifted singer-songwriter known for his soulful melodies, and Tyla, a rising star selected as one of Spotify’s emerging artists as part of their RADAR program.
2 Day On-court Basketball Skills Development Camp
Using Giants of Africa’s proven curriculum, all 250+ youth campers will develop their basketball abilities, while learning key life skills lessons.
GOA and NBA coaches and personnel will lead the camps, alongside local coaches from the participating countries.
Boys & Girls
Basketball Tournament
Basketball Tournament
A three-day tournament where campers compete for their country will determine the Giants of Africa Festival 2023 champions.
Dream Big Leadership And Education Series
Every day during camp, the 250+ youth campers will hear from key industry leaders in the world of sports, entertainment, politics and business as they share their compelling stories and insights on topics including leadership, female empowerment, turning ideas into action, professional development, and investing in yourself and your community.
International Youth Day Forum
Brought to you by Dani Reiss
In recognition of the United Nations sanctioned International Youth Day on August 12th, Giants of Africa will bring together 2,000 local Rwandan youth for an afternoon of engagement, education and empowerment.
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Umuganda Day
Inspired by Umuganda, a monthly holiday in Rwanda where all citizens participate in a nationwide cleanup, Giants of Africa Festival will take the 250+ youth campers to a nearby community to participate in a cleanup, and learn more about the importance of climate change and sustainability.
Presented in conjunction with
Youth Internship Program Developing Future Leaders
Giants of Africa Festival will provide hands-on education and experience to Rwandan youth between the ages of 20 and 30 through a 10-Day Youth Internship Program. Working under Giants of Africa senior management, participants of the program will gain valuable knowledge and experience in a field they are interested in learning more about and pursuing.
Volunteer Program
Giants of Africa Festival will be recruiting local volunteers to participate in its various events and activities providing them an opportunity to learn, grow and make connections.
Culture from the 16 participating countries will be showcased throughout the week-long celebration with food, music, art, and performances.
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