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How Themba Gorimbo went from diamond smuggler to 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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How Themba Gorimbo went from diamond smuggler to UFC fighter
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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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<p>Nigerian musician Falana calls her music a faithful old car — full of memories, emotion and heart. CNN’s Lamide Akintobi rides along as Falana shares the inspiration that keeps her going.</p>
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My Drive with Falana
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How two of Africa's top female fighters are using their platform for change
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<p>From defying her strict upbringing to breaking barriers in the cage, Juliet Ukah has fought her way into history. She’s now the first African woman signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), proving that dreams can survive even the toughest odds. Larry Madowo sat down with her to hear how she did it for African Voices Playmakers.</p>
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African Voices Playmakers: Nigeria's Juliet Ukah fighting for change
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How NBA Africa's CEO Clare Akamanzi is using basketball to fuel opportunity and growth
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How two guardians of Nigerian heritage are preserving culture
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Tems: ‘I want to make women visible — to redefine how the world sees us in music and beyond.’
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'The ancestors and the spirits are speaking to me’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her literary return
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Lamide Akintobi, CNN's My Drive host.
Lojay, Victony, Qing Madi and more join the ride on this star-packed My Drive
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Otim Alpha is a musician from northern Uganda and the pioneer of Acholitronix – a mixture of electronic music and Acholi traditional instruments.
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The viral rise of Acholitronics and Zamrock
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Activist athletes Ejike Ugboaja and Deo Kato advocate for change through sports
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He ran from Cape Town to London to challenge racism
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