Founded 20 years ago with the objective of educating, enriching, and empowering African youth through basketball.
Joined November 2012
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Mentorship. Connection. Opportunity.
The Jimara Hope court was built for youth and women from across the region: a place to meet, learn from one another and grow alongside the game. It’s a vision our partner Jaha Dukureh holds for Jimara, and we’re grateful to share in it.
Court 54. Jimara, The Gambia 🇬🇲
#BuiltWithin to learn, grow, and dream big.
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While visiting to open our 54th basketball court, we were honoured to be welcomed by His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia.
Thank you, Mr. President, for your warm welcome and for supporting the power of sport to bring communities together.
For many children in Jimara, this is the first time holding a basketball. 🏀
Now they have a court to call their own: Court 54, built with Jaha Dukureh in The Gambia. A place to learn, grow and dream big. 🇬🇲 #BuiltWithin
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Three communities. Three new courts. One continuous journey. 🇷🇼🏀
📍 Court 51 – Nyagatare
📍 Court 52 – Rwaza
📍 Court 53 – Nyanza
Gathering with local youth and coaches in each community reminds us why every court counts: It’s about giving raw potential a foundation to thrive.
Court 52. Rwaza, Rwanda. 🇷🇼
#BuiltWithin for the next generation of leaders.
Back home in Kayole, Kenya alumni Marcel (’23) and John (’25) compared their time in Kigali. Different years, but the takeaway hit the exact same: that physical style of ball, repping your flag, and knowing you have to level up.
Two GOA festival classes. Same foundation 🤝🏾🏀
Our co-founder, Masai Ujiri, joined @one54africa for an honest dialogue on African youth, leadership, and the power of collective purpose.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/ukeGf1vI37I?si=fYIQ…
Masai Ujiri joined His Excellency President Paul Kagame and global leaders in Kigali as Rwanda was named host of the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, the first F1 race in Africa since 1993. From basketball courts to racetracks, investment in sport is investment in Africa’s youth.
Where you come from shapes who you are, but listening to someone else’s journey inspires who you can become. ✨
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Coaches don’t just teach the game—they build character, set the standard, and guide the next generation on and off the court.
To our Giants of Africa coaches and all coaches across the continent: Thank you for leading with passion and purpose 🏀 ❤️
#NationalCoachesDay
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Temi Fagbenle story shows the true power of representation. Having the right role models showed her the endless possibilities of giving back to young kids. Today, she has become the reflection she once looked up to with her own foundation.
Basketball is a tool to educate, connect, build confidence, and create opportunities.
Years after first stepping onto a Giants of Africa court, GOA Alumni Program Content Creator Grant winner Abdellah Oueldleghzal is using his voice to take the game even further.
The competition was fierce, but the mentorship, gratitude, and memories built along the way will last a lifetime. 🌍✊🏾
Watch the full recap at the link to experience how these eight young women made history in Berlin. 🇩🇪🏀
giantsofafrica.org/what-we-d…
