About Raihanatu Sali

For almost a decade, I stood behind the microphone and in front of the camera to tell stories that informed, challenged and connected communities across Cameroon. Growing up in a society that often limits girls to domestic roles and denies them educational opportunities, I was determined to break free from these constraints. My motivation to become a journalist was fueled by a desire to challenge the cultural barriers that hinder the potential of Mbororo girls in Cameroon. As a journalist, I reported on the people whose voices often go unheard. As a television news anchor, I brought those stories into homes across the country. I have used journalism to inform, educate, and inspire. As the first Mbororo news anchor on the Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV), I broke barriers for indigenous women while reporting stories that matter. Today, I continue to pursue meaningful journalism, committed to telling impactful stories that connect communities and amplify underrepresented voices.

Journalism has always been more than a career to me—it is my purpose. As the first Mbororo news anchor on Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV), I broke barriers for a minority Indigenous community that has long been underrepresented in the country's mainstream media. Over the past decade, I have reported stories that matter, giving a voice to ordinary people and covering issues that shape lives with accuracy, compassion, and integrity.

Seeking a better future for my family led me to begin a new chapter in my life, but it never changed who I am. It strengthened my determination to continue telling stories that matter and to bring a different perspective shaped by my experiences, culture, and journey. I remain committed to journalism that connects communities, amplifies underrepresented voices, and inspires meaningful conversations. As I continue my career, I hope to keep breaking barriers not only as the first Mbororo journalist to achieve new milestones, but as a storyteller contributing to newsrooms and audiences around the world.

I was born into the Mbororo community in Cameroon where for far too long, cultural norms have prioritized boys' education, leaving girls to be confined to domestic roles and forced into early marriages. I chose a different path. Determined to pursue education and journalism, I overcame those barriers and became the first Mbororo news anchor on Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV).

That achievement was more than a personal milestone. It became a symbol of possibility for young Mbororo girls who had never seen someone from their community on national television. My journey has shown that dreams are stronger than stereotypes, and it continues to inspire me to use journalism as a tool for empowerment, inclusion, and social change.

Today, I hope to continue breaking barriers internationally while telling stories that give hope to others.