Njeck Sylvanus traces history behind creation of Radio Vision on CRTV.

He recalled that: “…Joseph Danje had been posted as Chief of Production for CRTV South West. One Friday, he visited Mount Cameroon FM out of curiosity. He wanted to see who was behind the voice he had been hearing. Then he pitched an idea. We had a working session and reached out to Madam Tabe Enowchong. Her guidance was priceless to elevate the production. Radio Vision became the talk of the town”.

Njeck boasts of being the first Cameroonian journalist to have created such a programme.

“To the best of my knowledge, we were the first to create that format in Cameroon, taking the best moments on radio and putting them on television,” he noted.

Asked if Radio Vision anticipated future of broadcasting, Njeck was of the affirmative. For him, Radio Vision was a radio experience built with the image in mind.

“At the time, it was an experiment. Today, the evolution of media is making that logic increasingly natural. The audience no longer consumes content in only one way. Radio can be heard, seen, clipped, shared and extended across digital platforms. That is why I believe the idea behind Radio Vision remains relevant,” he said. 

Njeck continued that: “What we experimented with in Buea was the idea that radio could also live through images. Today, technology allows us to go much further”.

According to the broadcast journalist, the real challenge is no longer simply having the technology but the ability of teams to work together, share content and think beyond their traditional platforms.

Quizzed to comment on his experience hosting early morning shows, Njeck said it’s both an exciting experience and a challenge.

“To host a morning show, you must be more than a presenter. You must be well cultured. You must master your language and speak fluently and gracefully. You must understand your audience and the community you serve,” he explained.

He continued that “Your words must build. They must unite. They must preach love for the common good. You must also be a great listener. Humility is my trademark. Passion is my fuel. You put your listeners first. You speak not only to their ears, but to their hearts. And consistency matters”.

Tracing his early days on radio, Njeck recounted that: “My first experience behind the microphone came during a holiday job at CRTV Buea. Yves Marc Medjo, who was then Chief of Programmes, gave me that opportunity”.

He recalled that: “A major turning point came when Leonard Chatelain became Station Manager of Mount Cameroon FM. He called me his ‘Captain of his Radio’. We worked side by side every day. He mentored me, moulded me and became one of the greatest inspirations in my presentation career”.

“My adopted father, Joe Nkele Mewanu, also played an important role in shaping me professionally and inspiring me to dream bigger,” he added.

“I remain grateful to Madam Tabe Enowchong, Peter Essoka, Dr George Ewane and Prof Emmanuel Mbede, among others. Their influence reminds me that no career is built alone,” he continued.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3906 of Friday September 11, 2026