Cameroon

Oprah Winfrey tells Kah Walla she is Cameroonian…

Edith Kah Walla, a prominent Cameroonian politician and gender activist, has unveiled a surprising revelation about Oprah Winfrey, the iconic American host and producer. In a tweet posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account this Thursday, Walla revealed that Oprah Winfrey is of both Cameroonian and Liberian descent. The tweet was accompanied by a photograph of Walla posing with Oprah in Italy, where the two are participating in the Vital Voices Global Dialogue.

This event is taking place under the auspices of the Vital Voices Global Partnership, an international non-profit organization committed to amplifying the voices and leadership of women around the globe.

The Vital Voices Global Dialogue, currently hosted in Italy, brings together female leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, and change-makers from various sectors to discuss critical issues impacting women worldwide and to foster collaboration and leadership development.

Walla, known for her activism and leadership in Cameroon, expressed her excitement and pride in Oprah’s African roots. “I asked Oprah directly. The answer is Yes; She did her DNA and yes, she is a Cameroonian and Liberian,” Walla wrote. Her tweet quickly gained traction on social media, sparking conversations about Oprah’s heritage and its significance.

Oprah Winfrey, a global figure renowned for her philanthropic efforts, media influence, and advocacy for women’s empowerment, has long inspired millions around the world.

Mimi Mefo Info

Mimi Mefo Info (MMI)

Recent Posts

Shot in the Face at 15, Bah Median Still Dreams of Becoming a Doctor

When Median Bah Ekue heard villagers saying she was dead, she could not speak to…

1 day ago

Women Left “in Constant Peril” as Biya Government Breaks Decade-Old Pledge on Violence—Report

A new Human Rights Watch report finds that fifteen years after promising to halve gender-based…

1 day ago

The Resignation That Rewrote a Legacy: One Year On From Issa Tchiroma’s Break With Biya

Today, 25 June, marks exactly one year since Issa Tchiroma Bakary did something Cameroonian politics…

1 day ago

Paul Biya Death Rumours: The Cameroon President Who Keeps “Dying” and Living

Paul Biya has been pronounced dead more times than most leaders are pronounced anything. The…

2 days ago

Mayo-Tsanaga: The Alarm Cry of a Division Battered by Insecurity

Mayo-Tsanaga continues to bear the scars of a security crisis that has dragged on for…

2 days ago