WATCH: Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire, Giants of Africa Founder Masai Ujiri, and over 400 campers, coaches, and guests take part in Umuganda, marking the start of the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival running from today through August 2. 📹: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: Popular Kenyan comedian Crazy Kennar joins the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival, kicking off in Kigali from July 26 to August 2. “I’m loving this place, the people are so social, and the country is incredibly clean,” he said. 📹: Agasaro Jessica /TNT

WATCH: Giants of Africa Founder and former Toronto Raptors president, Masai Ujiri, joins campers, youth and artist Eric Senderi in a vibrant celebration after Umuganda in Kigali. 📹: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

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VIDEO: Built by Giants of Africa founder Masai Ujiri, Zaria Court is now open. President #Kagame led the official inauguration of the world-class facility. 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼

Nigerian musician Timaya arrives in Kigali ahead of his performance at the closing concert of Giants of Africa festival at BK Arena on Saturday, August 2. #GOAFestival2025

Emotional moment as Ayra Starr surprises two young sisters Milfaty Igihozo and Milka Umwiza who and their mother Hadjara Muhawenimana travelled all the way from Rubavu District to welcome the artiste upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. The Nigerian star promised them

WATCH: Nigerian star Kizz Daniel arrives in Kigali for his performance at tonight’s Giants of Africa closing concert at BK Arena. #GOAFestival2025 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼

HAPPENING: Kigali Universe is hosting Umuganura Gakondo festival, a special evening celebrating what has been achieved as well as reflect on the significance of the holiday in #Rwandan culture. 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: Traditional artist Mpano Layan opens Umuganura Gakondo festival at Kigali Universe. The festival will also feature performances by Cyusa Ibrahim, Alouette, and Indashyikirwa troupe. 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: Alouette Munganyinka delivers an electrifying performance at Umuganura Gakondo Festival, putting an audience that included notable figures like journalist Scovia Mutesi, 1:55 AM music label’s Kenny Mugarura, and entrepreneur Gael Karomba on their feet. 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: Journalist Scovia Mutesi joins the audience to dance Igishakamba at Umuganura Gakondo festival. 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: Lionel Sentore, attending as a guest at Umuganura Gakondo festival, couldn’t resist joining the performers when they sang his hit song “Uwangabiye.” 🎥:Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: #Rwandan music legend Jean Marie Muyango joined Alouette Munganyinka and the band to sing his well-known song “Karame Uwangabiye." 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: Jules Sentore was called on the stage and requested to sing his song "Warakoze Mana" during Umuganura Gakondo festival. He also prepared the audience for his coming album “Umudende.” 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

#HAPPENING: Traditional artist Ibrahim Cyusa takes the stage as the final performer of the night at the Umuganura Gakondo Festival. 🎥: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

WATCH: “It’s great to have a facility like that and president Kagame has been incredible with pushing sports as an agenda.” Founder of Giants of Africa, Masai Ujiri reflects on their vision, noting that the sports city will be a template they will take all over Africa.

“When you look at what’s happening in Rwanda, especially around sports infrastructure, it’s clear they’re setting an example for the rest of the continent.” Masai Ujiri, co-founder of Giants of Africa in an exclusive interview with The New Times. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=BHEGWG…

JUST IN: Rwandan authorities on Friday received François Gasana, a genocide fugitive wanted for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, following his extradition from Norway. 📹: Mugwiza Olivier 🇷🇼 /TNT

🚨 OFFICIAL: Barça have returned the first team captaincy to Ter Stegen with immediate effect. “Ter Stegen has signed the authorization for the Club's medical services to process the medical report to LaLiga”, Barça confirm.