Africa-Press – Rwanda. The Giants of Africa festival officially opened in Kigali on Sunday, July 17, marking the beginning of a weeklong celebration of sports, creativity and youth empowerment.
President Paul Kagame and Giants of Africa co-founder Masai Ujiri graced the festival grand opening at BK Arena, in a ceremony that attracted over 2,000 youth from 20 African countries.
President Paul Kagame speaks at the opening of the Giants of Africa Festival on Sunday, July 27, at BK Arena in Kigali, officially launching the week-long celebration running until August 2.
President Paul Kagame joined Masai Ujiri, co-founder of Giants of Africa, at BK Arena on July 27 for the opening show of the Giants of Africa Festival, a week-long celebration of youth, sports, culture, and community.
The big was marked by the International Youth Day Forum which was followed by the opening concert headlined by Africa’s finest music stars including South African DJ and producer Uncle Waffles alongside Rwanda’s very own Kevin Kade, Ruti Joel, Boukuru, Chriss Eazy and choreographers Sherrie Silver among others.
Did you miss any of the events? The New Times’ photojournalists Dan Gatsinzi and Olivier Mugwiza got you covered.
Below are some the key highlights of the festival through their lens:
A group of youth perform inside the BK Arena during the Giants of Africa grand opening on Sunday, July 27-Dan Gatsinzi
Choreographer Sherrie Silver and musician Kevin Kade take over the stage in electric performance at the opening concert of Giants of Africa festival 2025 at BK Arena on Sunday, July 27-Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Hundreds of delegates joined Rwanda for the opening ceremony of Giants of Africa festival in Kigali on Sunday, July 27
Dr. Utumatwishima Abdallah, Rwanda’s Minister of Youth and Arts, addresses young attendees during the Giants of Africa Festival at BK Arena in Kigali.
Shema Brian (MC Brian) from Rwanda and Nigeria’s Ojinika Obiekwe energize the crowd during the Giants of Africa Festival’s International Youth Day Forum on July 27.
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, attended the Giants of Africa Festival opening ceremony at BK Arena on the evening of July 27.
Masai Ujiri, Co-Founder of Giants of Africa, addresses the audience during the International Youth Day Forum at BK Arena on July 27.
Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa League, was among the attendees at the ongoing Giants of Africa Festival held at BK Arena in Kigali.
Youth in attendance were treated to entertainment from a range of performers representing different parts of Africa during the festival’s opening night.
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