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I created the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation back in 1997 for the purpose of going in and improving the living conditions of my people on the African continent, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo where I came from. Out first mission was to go and build a new hospital. Our next mission was to build a school.

I am one of the affluent rich living the good life. But I like to think that I am doing my bit to resolve the problems of Africa and am certainly committed to Africa in the long run.

It is important to nurture any new ideas and initiatives which can make a difference for Africa.

I'm doing a lot of things in Africa. I've formed a company with two friends of mine called Made In Africa and we are doing a lot of important things across the continent.

I created a foundation for poor children called Sinfonia por el Peru, where they play in orchestras and choirs, learn values and get away from the bad life, become better citizens in every aspect.

Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are essential to the advancement of our society.

I have to try and uplift the standard of living for the people in Zambia. If I cannot do that, I will have failed.

Africa's mineral wealth is great; we should co-operate in its development.

I fell in love with Africa and began helping people fix things there.

It is only through developing and maximizing all its natural resources that a sustainable future for Africa and its people can be secured.