Overview

• Leonard unveiled a personally designed outdoor basketball court at St. Ignatius School in Kigali as part of the Giants of Africa Festival and the Built Within initiative.
• He led a free clinic for 50 local youths, coaching fundamentals such as shooting, defense and ball handling.
• Participants received custom T-shirts designed by Leonard and pairs of his signature New Balance sneakers.
• The court’s vibrant artwork features motivational messages like “Play Hard, Have Fun,” “Be Great” and “You Are Stronger Than You Think.”
• Leonard’s private meeting with President Paul Kagame focused on strategies for investing in African youth ahead of his upcoming 10-day Asia development tour.