Giants of Africa

Founded 20 years ago with the objective of educating, enriching, and empowering African youth through basketball.

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Shouting out all Alumni Grant winners ✊🏿

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Meet our 2026 Alumni Grant winners! 🚀

We have expanded our grant program to 7 total categories this year, welcoming our first-ever winners in Entrepreneurship and Women Empowerment.

7 categories, but 8 winners? Learn more below 👇🏿

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The inspiration didn't stop at submissions. When NBA Champion @FestusEzeli saw his own journey inpired Nissi, he was so moved that he decided to personally sponsor her grant. Alumni empowering future giants—this is collective power in action. 🤝🏿

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learn more: https://t.co/deZCbAsWVg

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TIME has named our co-founder, Masai Ujiri, to the inaugural 2026 TIME100 Sports list, recognizing 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape.

Congratulation Masai, A well-deserved honour on the world stage.

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Our recent tour was about more than just infrastructure—it was about investment. Alongside our court unveilings, we held women coaching clinics in Nigeria and Ethiopia 🇳🇬 🇪🇹

A court is a promise, but empowering the local leaders who mentor youth is how we make that promise last.

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Clean block. Mad respect. This is how Giants compete. 🤝🏾🏀

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Reaching 50 courts is still surreal. Thinking about the communities and lives that have touched us along this journey makes us grateful beyond words. Now, we look forward to the next 50 and the continuation of our mission.

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50 courts across the continent is just the beginning. Every court we build moves us closer to a continent where top-tier sports infrastructure is the norm, not the exception, for African youth. 🔊 Volume up to hear Masai Ujiri's full message on this milestone.

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50 ribbons cut. 50 spaces created for African youth to #DreamBig 🏀✊🏾 Halfway to 100. Let’s build. #BuiltWithin

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Since launching the #BuiltWithin initiative in September 2021, we have built spaces for youth to grow and lead across 16 African nations. For court #50, that journey brought us full circle to the historic King's College Lagos in Nigeria, a milestone we will cherish forever. 🇳🇬

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50 courts. 50 unique stories told through colour & design 🌍🎨

Our court designs were inspired directly by the local area and the community that fills them with life. We’re halfway to 100 builds – creating spaces for African youth to grow on and off the court 🏀✊🏾

#BuiltWithin

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Connecting today to build a brighter future for the leaders of tomorrow. Next stop: Nigeria. 🤝🏾🇳🇬

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49 courts are now locked in, each featuring a unique design that reflects the story of its community.

🔥 Stay tuned to see court number 50 come to life.

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This week, we will reach court #50. As we hit this milestone, we're looking back at some of the moments that brought us here.

To every local leader who welcomed us, every coach who gave their time, and our incredible partners and supporters: we share this milestone with you.

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Addis Ababa, we see you! 🇪🇹🔥

Court 49 is officially open at Nativity Girls’ School. This new court is a promise to over 2,500 young women that their potential has no ceiling.

Shoutout to our partners, Addis Basketball, and school alum, Diyana Abduljilile.

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In Addis Ababa, the work continues. Our latest Women’s Coaching Clinic focused on sharpening technical skills, the exchange of knowledge, and strengthening our basketball community from the inside out. 🏀

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"Giants of Africa has really helped me dream big." 🏀

From Kenya to the States, GOA alum Emily Musosi is proof that basketball opens doors – but tenacity keeps you moving through them. 💪🏾