The Anglophone journalists who made their mark on CRTV

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:

โœจAkwanka Joe Ndifor

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Akwanka Joe Ndifor was an emblematic figure of CRTV. He hosted the hit show โ€œMinute 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.

๐ŸŒAnne Nsang Nkwain

Anne Nsang Nkwain started humbly at CRTV to become Deputy Director General. Her show โ€œThe 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.

๐Ÿ”ฅHerbert 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.

๐Ÿ“บ 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.

๐ŸŽคPeter 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.

๐ŸŒผ Rose Epiรฉ

Rose Epiรฉ Ngolle won the hearts of viewers with her charisma. She hosted iconic shows like โ€œTam-Tam Weekendโ€. Despite her contributions, she expressed a feeling of bitterness towards CRTV at the end of her career.

๐ŸŒŸ 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.

โšฝ 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.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Willy Niba

Willy Niba, formerly of CRTV, has now been a presenter on Radio France Internationale since 2001.

๐ŸŽง Shasha Evelyn Ndimbiรฉ

Shasha Evelyn Ndimbiรฉ, with her captivating voice, made an impact on CRTV Radio listeners in the 1980s.

๐Ÿ” 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

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Source: Les Archives du Cameroun

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