Kylian Mbappe has made history as one of the most successful athletes of his generation. This summer, the 21-year-old Paris Saint Germain superstar from France made history again—this time in his parent’s home country, Cameroon, Africa. Mbappe recently returned to his father Wilfried Mbappe’s village in Cameroon for the first time. He was welcomed as an honored guest by the village’s community, and Mbappe’s ecstatic reactions could be seen in photos shared on social media. Photos of Mbappe and his local fans, hugs, and handshakes were widely shared.

The visit was part of a larger humanitarian mission supported by Mbappe, in which he provided medical supplies and funded a local hospital. He also built two soccer pitches so local kids could play and enjoy their favorite pastime.

Mbappe’s father is originally from Abongbang, a small village in the north of Cameroon. Wilfried left the village when he was around 18 years old to pursue a career in professional soccer and later moved to Les Ulis, a suburb in Paris. His rare visits to Cameroon gained Mbappe an understanding of the teeming poverty, difficulties, and challenges of life in the region. Kylian Mbappe’s visit to his father’s village this summer underscored the core of Mbappe’s renewed commitment to giving back. He shared his experiences on social media with the hashtag #82Dreams, which highlights his goal to build 82 clinics and medical centers across Africa..

The hero’s welcome Mbappe received in Abongbang is indicative of how generations of Africans are showing their support for Mbappe’s generosity and commitment. His passion for the people of Africa is a reminder of the importance of putting the needs of others first. The kindness that Mbappe has extended to his father’s village is an inspiring example for us all.