Clarence Yongo is a Cameroonian journalist and television host.[1] A feminist, she founded a 100% female television channel.[2] She successfully led a presidential candidacy in Central Africa.

Clarence Yongo
NationalityCameroonian
EducationMaster's degree in Information and Communication Sciences
Alma materESSTIC
Occupation(s)Journalist, Television Host
Years active2002–present
Known forFounding a 100% female television channel
Notable workMama (journal), campaign director for Yeli Monique Kam

Biography edit

Early life edit

Clarence Yongo discovered journalism within the journalism club at Tsinga High School in the political capital, Yaoundé. She holds a master's degree in Information and Communication Sciences from the Higher School of Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies ESSTIC.[3]

She worked at Canal 2 International and Sweet FM until 2018, after sixteen years of loyal service.

Career edit

After being recruited by Sweet FM in 2002, Clarence Yongo later launched the specialized journal Mama. She also founded companies specializing in e-reputation and communication.

In 2013, she became a consultant on structuring projects in Cameroon. In political communication, Clarence Yongo worked for key figures in the ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement.

In 2017, she worked on the image of the candidate in the Cameroonian presidential election 2018, Serge Espoir Matomba.

In 2020, she had a new professional experience when she was appointed campaign director for Mrs. Yeli Monique Kam, a candidate in the presidential election in Burkina Faso.[4]

Awards edit

2021: Winner of the SESHAT Prize for Female Courage in Cameroonian Journalism[5]

Controversy edit

2021: She stated, "the place of a rapist is in prison and not on a television set," referring to the presenter Yves de Mbella.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Cameroun: Prix du courage féminin - Deux dames journalistes honorées". fr.allafrica.com. August 11, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Clarence Yongo". Médias Du Cameroun. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. ^ "Qui est Clarence Yongo, la dame qui polit l'image d'Espoir Matomba ?". CamerounWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  4. ^ "Clarence Yongo nommée directrice de campagne de Yeli Monique Kam, candidate à l'élection présidentielle au Burkina Faso". Lebledparle. 2020-10-05. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  5. ^ "Clarence Yongo et Kate Djiaha lauréates du prix SESHAT du courage féminin 2021 dans le journalisme Camerounais". Médias Du Cameroun. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  6. ^ Djaleu, Armand (September 2, 2021). "Clarence Yongo : "Yves de Mbella la place d'un violeur est en prison et non sur un plateau de télévision "". actucameroun.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

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