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As you learn about our coffee journey, check out these interesting facts about our founder's life and achievements that you may not know.
Dikembe Mutombo is a Congolese-American athlete who was born in Léopoldville, Republic of the Congo and has devoted most of his life to humanitarian work there. He is an investor, NBA Hall of Famer, brand ambassador, media icon, influencer, and entrepreneur, and Chairman of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation.
Dikembe’s full name is Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo
Dikembe played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets.
- Points: 11,729 (9.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 12,359 (10.3 rpg)
- Blocks: 3,289 (2.8 bpg)
- Former U.S. President George W. Bush, Jr. hailed Dikembe as the “Son of the Congo ” during a State of the Union Address.
- Dikembe is Founder and Chairman of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation (DMF), which aims to enhance education and increase access to healthcare for those in the Congo. DMF has made great strides to improve life in the DRC with its most notable achievements being the establishment of a private hospital and school.
- Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital provides high-quality healthcare, regardless of economic status, and trains the next generation of medical professionals. To-date, the hospital has treated nearly one million patients.
- The Samuel Mutombo Institute of Science & Entrepreneurship opened in the fall of 2021. The school aims to educate 840 students from pre-K to grade 12, regardless of income, in the city of Mbuji-Mayi, DRC.
- Dikembe serves as a Spokesman for CARE – International Relief Agency and the United Nations Development Program.
Dikembe’s signature finger wag has inspired millions of people across geographies, generations and culture:
- Dikembe Sits Courtside with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Duchess Kate Middleton: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2866384/British-royalty-meets-pop-royalty-William-Kate-join-Beyonc-Jay-Z-courtside-Brooklyn-Nets-basketball-game.html
- Dikembe referenced in Beyoncé’s “Mood 4 Eva“ Music Video from 2020 Lion King Album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHzoPgV7z_I
- Lyrics: “The rain and thunder gon‘ fall, go Mutombo, no, no center. You can’t dim my light”
Articles
Falcons coach Arthur Smith jokingly offers tryout chance to Dikembe Mutombo
Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith loves basketball. He grew up in Memphis, watched the game his whole life. So every once in a while during his press conferences, a basketball analogy comes into h...
Uganda, a source country for Mutombo Coffee, is developing drought tolerant coffee varieties to save valuable cash crop
After releasing coffee varieties resistant to wilt disease, Ugandan agricultural scientists have begun developing Robusta varieties that are drought-tolerant as well.
But because Uganda lacks a bio...
Founder of Mutombo Coffee Blocks shots at Formula 1
Formula 1 drivers are incredibly skilled, fantastically dedicated, and among the most elite athletes in world sport. But can they shoot hoops?
As part of F1’s collaboration with the NBA at the Unit...
Mutombo Coffee: Learning the Difference between Americano vs. Long Black
Americano vs. Long Black, what’s the difference?
The Americano and Long black use the same ingredients, but the process for making these coffees changes the flavors.
Both drinks are made with espre...
Stephen Curry channeled his inner Dikembe Mutombo tonight!
Warriors’ superstar Stephen Curry elevates his defensive intensity to help the Warriors rally past the struggling Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors carry on their hot start to the season. With a c...
On this day, 22 years ago the Hawks team was Led by, Dikembe Mutombo, Founder of Mutombo Coffee
Today, Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Nick Van Exel is in San Francisco, helping prepare the young roster for the crucible of guarding Stephen Curry. But 22 years ago, Van Exel was in Denver tearing...
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Dikembe Mutombo visits St. Louis to tout coffee, philanthropy
NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo is using some of the proceeds of his new coffee company to help areas of Africa where his coffee is sourced.
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Dikembe Mutombo talks helping in his native Africa, coffee, NBA and the finger wag
Dikembe Mutombo was in St. Louis this week. Fox 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne got to sit down with the former NBA superstar turned philanthropist. They touch on several topics: Mutombo’s new co...
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Mutombo Coffee’s Global impact and New Orleans, LA Connections
The Port of New Orleans is the largest importer of coffee in the U.S. Full of International flavor, there’s no shortage of local options. But Mutombo Coffee is a growing brand that is also making a...
