Mutombo’s Legacy Honored on Glo-Sponsored African Voices Playmakers

Mutombo’s Legacy Honored on Glo-Sponsored African Voices Playmakers 

CNN International’s *African Voices Playmakers*, sponsored by Globacom, is set to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Congolese-American NBA Hall of Famer, Dikembe Mutombo, this weekend.  

Mutombo, born on June 25, 1966, and fondly known as "Mount Mutombo," was a towering presence in the NBA, where he played for 18 seasons. Although he initially pursued Medicine at Georgetown University, his passion for basketball led him to a successful professional career that inspired countless young athletes.  

Before his passing in September 2024, Mutombo dedicated his life to philanthropy and mentorship. Through the *Dikembe Mutombo Foundation*, he worked tirelessly to improve healthcare and education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also played a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of African basketball players, including his son, Ryan Mutombo, as well as rising NBA stars Yves Missi and Josh Okogie.  

This weekend’s episode of *African Voices Playmakers* will feature exclusive interviews with Missi and Okogie as they reflect on Mutombo’s lasting impact on African basketball and his enduring legacy of empowerment.  

The 30-minute program airs on Saturday at 7:30 a.m., with a repeat broadcast at 11 a.m. Additional repeats will be shown on Sunday at 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and on Monday at 3:00 a.m. Further airings will take place next Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday at 4:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Monday at 4:00 a.m.