It was the golden age of CRTV, an era that those under 40 cannot experience. Here is a tribute to these English-speaking journalists who made us dream:
โจAkwanka Joe Ndifor
Akwanka Joe Ndifor was an emblematic figure of CRTV. He hosted the hit show โMinute by Minute,โ which got him in trouble for his outspokenness. Died in March 2003, he had just been appointed head of the communications center at the Cameroonian embassy in Washington. Born in 1956 in Nkwen, he obtained his information inspector diploma in 1980.
๐Anne Nsang Nkwain
Anne Nsang Nkwain started humbly at CRTV to become Deputy Director General. Her show โThe World this Weekโ made her famous. She chose to direct the United Nations Information Center in Yaoundรฉ before settling in the United States. She died on March 29, 2014.
๐ฅHerbert Boh
Herbert Boh, a committed and bilingual journalist, worked at CRTV before directing communications for the SDF. Correspondent for many international media, he is now a staunch defender of the Republic of Ambazonia.
๐บ Eric Chinje
Eric Chinje was the first to present the news in English on CTV. After leaving Cameroon, he had a brilliant career at the World Bank, where he held various positions of responsibility.
๐คPeter Essoka
Peter Essoka cut his teeth at CRTV before working for the BBC and VOA. In 2015, he was appointed president of the National Communication Council. Holder of several diplomas, he is a pillar of Cameroonian journalism.
๐ผ Rose Epiรฉ
Rose Epiรฉ Ngolle won the hearts of viewers with her charisma. She hosted iconic shows like โTam-Tam Weekendโ. Despite her contributions, she expressed a feeling of bitterness towards CRTV at the end of her career.
๐ George A. Ngwa
George A. Ngwa, a graduate of ESIJY and the University of Pittsburgh, has worked for international organisations such as Amnesty International and the UN since 2015.
โฝ Zachary Nkwo
Zachary Nkwo, a great sports journalist, is famous for his broadcast of the victory of the Indomitable Lions at CAN 1984. He left us in June 2017.
๐๏ธ Willy Niba
Willy Niba, formerly of CRTV, has now been a presenter on Radio France Internationale since 2001.
๐ง Shasha Evelyn Ndimbiรฉ
Shasha Evelyn Ndimbiรฉ, with her captivating voice, made an impact on CRTV Radio listeners in the 1980s.
๐ And many others!
This list is not exhaustive. We can also mention Luke Ananga, Tataw Seraphin, Fon Echekiye and Adamu MUSA, Sam Nuvala Fonkem, Victor Epie Ngome, Charly Ndi Chia, Help enrich this collective memory
(Our loose translation)
Source: Les Archives du Cameroun
