54 #11

54 #11 CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA

This one is personal. It’s not just a magazine, it’s a love letter to the continent. A tribute to those who dare to dream, build, and break barriers so that the generations after us can soar higher.

A letter to ourselves. A mirror held to a continent that continues to rise, against the odds, through the fire, with unmatched grace. This is not just another magazine issue, it’s a declaration that being African is not a limitation, it is the ultimate power.

In these pages, we honour the ones who carry the weight of heritage and still make room to dream. The ones who build quietly, fiercely, and beautifully, for something far bigger than themselves.

We call them Champions. People like David Pina, our cover star, whose life is a masterclass in humility, discipline, and generational impact. As the first Olympic medalist from Cape Verde, his work is a testimony to what happens when talent meets purpose. He reminds us that you don’t have to be loud to be legendary, you just have to be true. He stands not only as a beacon but as a bridge for those yet to walk this road.

This issue is for every African who has ever been told they’re not enough. For every artist, athlete, entrepreneur, creative, innovator, healer, teacher, and quiet builder who rises daily with intention: to preserve, to protect, to plant seeds for tomorrow.

We are the Champions of Africa. We do what we do because we know the weight of intentional legacy. Because we know our children are watching. Because we’ve inherited the prayers of ancestors who never got to see this kind of light.

We don’t take this moment lightly. We built it with intention. We offer it with love. And we hope it reminds every reader, every young African out there, that they too are worthy of being seen, celebrated, and remembered.