This weekend’s edition of the Glo-sponsored CNN International’s magazine show, African Voices Changemakers, focused on the incredible journey and strides of mixed martial arts champion, Themba Gorimbo.
The show, which aired on Saturday, January 24, included a discussion with the UFC fighter who was born in Zimbabwe. Gorimbo’s journey from the periphery of society to the international arena is a tale of resiliency moulded by adversity, survival and an unwavering faith in purpose.
In the interview, Gorimbo discusses his difficult childhood, which included smuggling diamonds in Zimbabwe as a youngster and barely escaping death while entering South Africa illegally. He candidly discusses how those encounters influenced his mental toughness and resolve to use sports to transform his life.
Broadcasts were set for Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Sunday at 4:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday at 4:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., and Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. in order to accommodate viewers in various time zones. Next week, there will be more reruns at the same times, all West African time.
As Gorimbo describes how he used hardship as inspiration, viewers will get important insights on perseverance, responsibility, and self-belief.
This episode serves as a poignant reminder that with determination, bravery, and purpose, one can overcome adversity and forge a new route forward.
Themba Gorimbo’s Inspiring Journey on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers – BB
Themba Gorimbo, the Zimbabwean-born mixed martial arts sensation, will be the focus of this weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme, sponsored by Globacom.
The programme highlights Gorimbo, the Zimbabwean-born UFC fighter’s journey from a turbulent upbringing to international sporting success, defiling the odds to make it to the global stage.
In an intimate conversation, Gorimbo opens up about his turbulent past, from smuggling diamonds as a teenager to narrowly escaping death while crossing into South Africa. He explained how these experiences shaped his mental strength and determination to turn his life around through sport.
The 30-miute magazine programme highlights Gorimbo’s story of resilience, accountability, and self-belief as he shares how he turned adversity into motivation. This episode is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder that with focus, courage, and purpose, you can rise beyond your circumstances and create a new path forward.
The programme is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.; Sunday at 4:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Monday at 4:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.; and Tuesday at 6:45 p.m to accommodate audiences across different time zones.