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
30,000
spectators
3,000
+
Youth
impacted
200
+
Local job
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

entertainment
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.

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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.

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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.

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Basketball
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

A three-day tournament where campers compete for their country will determine the Giants of Africa Festival 2023 champions.

EDUCATION
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.

Presented in partnership with

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

Culture from the 16 participating countries will be showcased throughout the week-long celebration with food, music, art, and performances.

LOCATION

RWANDA

Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most dynamic and inspiring countries. Beyond the stunning scenery and unique experiences, Rwanda has one of Africa’s fastest growing economies.

BK ARENA

The majority of the Festival’s events and activities will take place at BK Arena. The newly renovated, state-of-the-art arena is among the top 10 sports venues on the continent, and the largest in the East African region with a capacity of 10,000.

Partners

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