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Themba Gorimbo's long journey to becoming a UFC fighter

Themba Gorimbo made history in 2023 as the first Zimbabwean to win a UFC fight. His victory is a world away from his humble beginnings in rural Zimbabwe, where drought-driven hunger once forced him, as a teenager, to smuggle diamonds. In an in-depth interview, he shares his journey with CNN’s Larry Madowo.

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Themba Gorimbo's long journey to becoming a UFC fighter
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From aspiring doctor to celebrity photographer: Ejatu Shaw’s journey
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<p>WrestleMania is just days away in Las Vegas, and attention is turning to Nigeria’s Oba Femi, a 6-foot-6 standout on WWEs main roster. He sat down with CNN's Larry Madowo at WWE headquarters to talk about his rise in wrestling — and how his background in shot put has shaped his power in the ring. </p>
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Rising star Oba Femi bringing Nigerian flair to WWE
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Joeboy chats with Larry Madowo at his alma mater, University of Lagos on March 8, 2026.
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From Lagos to global stages: Joeboy on fame, virality and staying true to love
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University of South Florida basketball player L'or Mputu.
African players shine in NCAA women’s basketball, inspiring the next generation
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Rick Ross on Afrobeats, African collaborations and his legacy in hip-hop
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How Nomzamo Mbatha is using global fame to help others
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Pheelz at the Rolling Stone Future of Music as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on March 14, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Olker/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images)
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From the pew to the playlist: Pheelz on Afrobeats, faith and finding his voice
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson on food, identity and building bridges from Africa to America
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Nigerian musician Fela Kuti (1938 - 1997) is honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a posthumous recognition of the Nigerian pioneer whose fearless Afrobeat sound — and unflinching political voice — reshaped global music and inspired generations long after his death.
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‘Music is a weapon’: How Fela Kuti’s legacy earned a historic Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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How carving his own path helped Emo-Afrobeats star CKay shatter global records
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Hi-way 89 Entertainment co-founders Ikenna Nwagboso and Camillo Doregos sit for an interview with CNN's Larry Madowo
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How Nigerian music executives are turning Canada into Africa's next global gateway
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<p>World-renowned contemporary visual artist Julie Mehretu is known<strong> </strong>for her large-scale abstract works exploring themes of history and globalism. In an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo in Nairobi, Kenya<strong>, </strong>Mehretu discusses her mission to help African creatives thrive.</p>
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How Ethiopian-born abstract artist Julie Mehretu is helping African artists
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s rise from Big Brother housemate to Africa’s most famous host
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