Glo-sponsored African Voices features martial artist, Gorimbo
> Glo-sponsored African Voices features martial artist, Gorimbo
>
> 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.