African Voices

SHOW #58

Dikembe Mutombo

He's one of Africa's most famous sons, larger than life both on the court and in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A prolific defender and rebounder in the National Basketball Association, Congolese basketball legend and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo's success made him a celebrity and multi-millionaire, and he has used both to advance worthy causes. His biggest achievement thus far has been the construction of a 300-bed hospital in Kinshasa, considered to be the capital's first modern medical facility in 40 years. This summer, Mutombo received an honorary doctorate for his humanitarian work from his alma mater, Georgetown University.