Welcomed by hordes of adoring fans wherever he goes in his native Ivory Coast, Drogba is no stranger to glory nights. Champions League final success in Munich in 2012, Premier League title celebrations, and playing for his country on the biggest stage of all, the World Cup; the 44-year-old did it all in the beautiful game.
But in retirement, the former Chelsea striker has focused on giving back to the community around him, and to the African continent.
Founded in 2007, the Didier Drogba Foundation aimed to improve access to healthcare and education, help eradicate poverty, empower women, and fight against hunger.
In the intervening years, it has brought electricity to schools, built health centers and donated to orphanages all across the Ivory Coast.