Overview

• Leonard co-headlined the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali, which drew young athletes, coaches and creatives from 20 African nations.
• As part of Giants of Africa’s Built Within initiative, he unveiled a vibrant outdoor court at St. Ignatius School to expand community access to basketball.
• The court’s bold collegiate color scheme features motivational affirmations—“Play Hard, Have Fun,” “You Are Stronger Than You Think” and “Be Great”—inspired by Leonard’s California upbringing.
• He led a free clinic for 50 youths aged 12 to 17 on the new court, emphasizing shooting, ball handling, defense and mental resilience while gifting custom T-shirts and New Balance sneakers.
• Following a two-hour private meeting with President Paul Kagame on sport-driven youth investment, Leonard will embark on a 10-day basketball empowerment tour in China later this month.