Mambacita was the nickname given to Gigi Bryant, the daughter of Kobe Bryant, who was famously known as the Black MambaAfter Gigi’s tragic passing, her mother Vanessa renamed the family foundation to include Mambacita as well. In honor of what would have been Gigi’s 18th birthday, a milestone when she would have been heading to college, Vanessa unveiled the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacita” on her Instagram.This release serves as a celebration of Gigi’s birthday and the significant impact she made in promoting women’s sports. Vanessa expressed her gratitude for the transformational influence Gigi had and how the shoe pays tribute to her legacy.