By Mayamiko Seyani
All great people have moments when they feel vulnerable and weak. Gabadinho Mhango is no exception. The Orlando Pirates player, who was named Gabadini by his grandfather but changed it to Gabadinho later says he started from nothing and it has been a rollercoaster kind of a journey to get where he is.
He says because he knows what it means not to have, that is why he likes charity.
“I grew up with nothing but in all that it taught me what it means for someone even sharing as Little as their smile or time to check on you. My goal is to see more people happy, help them in ways I can because I know I have been there were all I needed was someone telling me it is going to be okay. I want to be that Hope,” says Gaba.
The multiple award-winning Malawian international export, even after his success he still has been facing troubles along the way. The midfield front recalls the time he failed examinations and people made fun of him.
“The initial feeling was hurt. I was hurt. As much as I wasn’t putting enough effort in school, I never wanted to fail. But that’s life. It was a phase that made me who I am today,” said Gaba.
Gaba adds that no one should be forced to be in school. He said everyone has a calling and all they need is guidance to realise their potential.
Gaba also said the incident where he spat at Amazulu FC midfielder Michael Morton as one of the lowest moments in his career.
“There are moments in life when you need fine-tune your imperfections. I regret what happened and it’s been a journey of self-discovery and forgiving. It was an issue that affects me a lot but with the support I got I managed to rise above it,” he explains.
The soft-spoken football player says being famous comes with its blessings and curses.
“One is always constantly fighting for mental and emotional stability. It’s very easy to lose yourself but all in the glitz and glamour that comes with being famous. But as of me I thank God for the people in my life, they make me a better person,” he says
He says he has made some investments in the country because he feels charity begins at home. Gaba who confessed to having a weakness for the German-engineered BMW, says he would like to own a fleet of his favourite cars so that in future he just has to decide which car to drive home with.
Gaba says when it is time to come back home, he would like to relax and just enjoy life and reach out to those in need.
I want to constantly be a blessing to someone’s life,” he says.
