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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”
News
Mutombo Coffee Research: Climate Impacts on Coffee Production
According to new research from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland, Climate change is expected to bring some shifts for African nations that grow coffee, cashews or avocados, w...
Mutombo Coffee: Women pooled their savings to build their own wet mill
7 women pooled their savings from their JNP Coffee premiums to build their own wet mill in 2019. Now they control the quality of their coffee and this stage of the supply chain
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Mutombo Coffee: 3 Reasons Why Coffee Can Make You Sleepy and What to Do About It
If there’s one drink you expect to perk you up, it’s coffee. The bitter beverage is a potent source of caffeine, a substance that naturally stimulates the nervous system.
A boost of energy is what ...
LeBron James Pays Tribute to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo After Insane Chasedown Block
LeBron James does ‘the Mutombo’ after a chase-down block vs the Magic
During the 2nd quarter, Westbrook lost the possession to the Magic defense, and the Magic initiated a counter. R.J. Hampton rec...
Tanzania, a source of Mutombo Coffee: Tacri Pushes for Credit Guarantee Scheme to Coffee Farmers
THE Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TACRI) Deputy National Chairman, Mr Andrew Kakama has appealed for government intervention to enable coffee farmers in the country to access credit guarantee...
“Mutombo Coffee Celebrates Tanzanian Coffee”
Tanzania is know for its high-quality coffee beans. And its capital Dar es Salaam also has a thriving coffee culture that attracts customers day and night.
This part of Dar es Salaam is all about c...
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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...
