GOA Festival

Giants Of Africa Festival 2025

After witnessing the profound, far-reaching impact of the inaugural Giants of Africa Festival in 2023, we knew we had to bring it back–this time, dreaming even bigger.

The Giants of Africa Festival returned to Kigali July 26 – August 2, 2025 with 320 young leaders from 20 nations, a lineup of electrifying performers and 8 days of transformation.

Participants

20 Countries

40 Teams

320 Girls and boys

Rwanda

Host country
Benin flag
Botswana flag
Burkina Faso flag
Cameroon flag
DR Congo flag
Ethiopia flag
Gabon flag
Ghana flag
Ivory Coast flag
Kenya flag
Mali flag
Morocco flag
Nigeria flag
Rwanda flag
Senegal flag
Somalia flag
South Africa flag
South Sudan flag
Tanzania flag
Uganda flag
Participating countries
AlgeriaTunisiaBurundiMoroccoLibyaZambiaZimbabweGuinea-BissauSenegalBotswanaTanzaniaSudanBurkina-FasoGambiaGabonLesothoSouth AfricaMozambiqueSomaliaLiberiaIvory CoastNigeriaSierra-LeoneBeninGhanaNigerMauritaniaTogoGuineaEritreaDjiboutiEgyptKenyaRwandaNamibiaRepublic of CongoCameroonAngolaEquatorial GuineaCentral African RepublicMaliSouth SudanUgandaChadMalawiEswatiniEthiopiaDemocratic Republic of CongoMadagascar

Highlights

BASKETBALL

Boys and girls from across the continent participated in a three day basketball camp hosted by Giants of Africa coaches, then competed for their country in a two day tournament. 

EDUCATION

Day during camp, the youth campers heard from key industry leaders in the world of sports, entertainment, politics and business as they shared their compelling stories and insights on topics including leadership, female empowerment, turning ideas into action, professional development, and investing in yourself and your community.

CULTURE

Culture from the 20 participating countries were showcased throughout the week-long celebration with fashion, food, music, art, and performances.

ENTERTAINMENT

Cultural music, song and dance was a big part of the Festival. Throughout the week, there was a variety of musical artists and cultural dance performances from the participating countries. The week-long festival ended with a celebratory concert at the BK Arena that was open to the general public to attend.

Past Festivals

A week-long celebration of basketball, education, culture and entertainment uniting youth from across the continent.