Glo-Sponsored African Voices Spotlights UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo

Glo-Sponsored African Voices Spotlights UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo

This weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers on CNN International, sponsored by Globacom, featured the inspiring journey of Zimbabwean-born mixed martial arts champion and UFC fighter, Themba Gorimbo.

The 30-minute magazine programme chronicles Gorimbo’s rise from a difficult and turbulent upbringing to global sporting recognition. In an intimate interview, the fighter reflects on his early life marked by hardship, including involvement in diamond smuggling as a teenager and a near-death experience while attempting to enter South Africa illegally.

Gorimbo explains how these formative experiences forged his mental toughness and strengthened his resolve to transform his life through sport. He credits discipline, faith, and self-belief as key drivers behind his transition from survival on the margins of society to competing on the world stage.

The episode offers viewers insights into themes of resilience, accountability, and perseverance, underscoring how adversity can be channelled into positive purpose. Gorimbo’s story serves as a reminder of the power of determination and courage in overcoming life’s challenges.

The programme aired on 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., West African Time, with additional reruns scheduled for the following week to accommodate viewers across different time zones.