Masai Ujiri

Helios Fairfax Appoints Masai Ujiri to Its Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Masai Ujiri, Basketball, Giants of Africa, Masai, Ujir, Zaria, Greek mythology, Denver Nuggets, National Basketball Association, Helios

TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation (“Helios Fairfax”) (TSX:HFPC.U) announces that it has appointed Masai Ujiri as an independent director.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation (Helios Fairfax) (TSX:HFPC.U) announces that it has appointed Masai Ujiri as an independent director.
  • Ujiri grew up in Zaria, Nigeria, attended college in the United States, and became the first African general manager in professional sports in 2011, while with the Denver Nuggets.
  • In 2003, Ujiri co-founded Giants of Africa, an organization which uses sports as a tool to enrich the lives of youth on the continent.
  • In 2020, Ujiri launched thatshumanity.org, inspired by his experiences and the lessons learned from leaders like Nelson Mandela.

Tully Luxury Travel Purchases "Madiba" at Giants of Africa "Mandela 100"

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Masai Ujiri, Masai, Giants of Africa, Civil awards and decorations, Nationality, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Toronto Raptors, Nelson Mandela, Tully, Madiba, South Africa

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - In December, Mary Jean Tully, Founder and CEO of Tully Luxury Travel, proudly supported Giants of Africa, the not-for-profit co-founded by Toronto Raptors president, Masai Ujiri,with the purchase of an exclusive and unique work of art.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - In December, Mary Jean Tully, Founder and CEO of Tully Luxury Travel, proudly supported Giants of Africa, the not-for-profit co-founded by Toronto Raptors president, Masai Ujiri,with the purchase of an exclusive and unique work of art.
  • The painting titled "Madiba" by artist Ajiri Ujiri, was showcased at the annual Giants of Africa fundraiser, "Mandela 100", celebrating the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
  • A devoted philanthropist, Tully is passionate about Africa and actively supports various causes to raise awareness for positive change, globally.
  • Tully Luxury Travel designs life-enriching travel experiences for a global clientele, curated with the utmost attention to detail.

Golden Star Supports the Return of Giants of Africa to Ghana

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 12, 2018
Ethics, Economy, Golden Star Resources, Mining in Ghana, Applied ethics, Masai Ujiri, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Masai, Giants of Africa, Toronto Raptors, Wassa, Corporate social responsibility

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Golden Star Resources Ltd. (NYSE American: GSS; TSX: GSC; GSE: GSR) ("Golden Star" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is supporting the return of Giants of Africa to Ghana, as part of the Company's commitment to industry-leading corporate social responsibility ("CSR").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Golden Star Resources Ltd. (NYSE American: GSS; TSX: GSC; GSE: GSR) ("Golden Star" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is supporting the return of Giants of Africa to Ghana, as part of the Company's commitment to industry-leading corporate social responsibility ("CSR").
  • Giants of Africa is a not-for-profit, Africa-focused youth organization, founded by the President of the Toronto Raptors basketball team, Masai Ujiri.
  • Sam Coetzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Star, commented:
    "Promoting the advancement of African young people is at the heart of our CSR objectives so supporting the work of Giants of Africa was a clear choice for Golden Star.
  • Golden Star is an established gold mining company that owns and operates the Wassa and Prestea mines inGhana,West Africa.