About Bakah Derick
Introduction of Bakah Derick
Bakah Derick is a seasoned media professional, award-winning journalist, and dedicated advocate for inclusive development, with nearly two decades of experience reporting from Cameroon’s conflict-affected North West Region. His career spans across radio, print, and institutional communications, marked by a consistent commitment to amplifying marginalised voices and fostering community resilience.
For over a decade, Bakah served as a news anchor and reporter at Abakwa FM Radio in Bamenda, a station at the heart of grassroots broadcasting. He later became the Bureau Chief for the North West and West Regions, as well as parts of the South West including Manyu and the Ekok border area with Nigeria for The Guardian Post, then Cameroon’s lone English-language daily. His ground-level reporting brought national and cross-border issues into focus, making a significant contribution to public discourse and accountability.
Bakah has also served as Communications Assistant at the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). During this period, he was appointed Media Officer of the Intermediate National Team of Cameroon during the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN), where Cameroon finished in fourth place. His expertise in institutional communication was further demonstrated in his role with Hope for the Needy Association (HOFNA), where he supported strategic messaging on issues affecting women and vulnerable communities.
An influential voice within the media community, Bakah currently serves as Vice President in charge of International Relations at the Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union (CJTU), where he champions the rights and professional growth of journalists.
His excellence has been recognised through multiple awards, including:
- The Guardian Post’s Best Journalist of the Year (2012)
- The Drum’s Most Outstanding Media Professional of the Year (2017)
- World Echoes Media Group’s Award for Selfless Service to Nature and the SDGs
- Recognition by the Bamenda III Council for Outstanding Contributions to Council Development Initiatives
- New Breed Africa Celebrity Awards 2025 Events Host of the Year
He is also a recipient of key CJTU distinctions:
- Anye Nde Nsoh Memorial Award for Sports Reporting
- CJTU NW–CAMGEW Award for Environmental Protection Reporting (2024)
- CJTU/Rosaline Obah Award for inclusive peacebuilding reporting November 2024
- Michael Ndi Award for Best Foreign News Story with Local Impact (2025)
As Administrator and Lead Strategist of Hilltopvoices Communications Group Ltd, Bakah leads efforts to document community development, inspire informed citizenship, and promote inclusive governance. His widely followed commentary series, Bakah’s Check, combines satire with critical insight to address societal shortcomings while championing positive values and cultural integrity.
A highly sought-after Master of Ceremonies, journalist, and media trainer, Bakah Derick is shaping narratives that build bridges between communities, institutions, and ideas for a better Cameroon.
High-profile events I have recently hosted
Host of the Abakwa Arts and Culture festival by Lum D Foundation at the Nkwen Baptist Center 2022Hosting NBACA Co-Host at #NBACA21 the #Resilience edition in Bamenda
Hosting the WOMEN's DAY celebration reception at the Cameroon Football Federation FECAFOOT
Official announcer at the National Conference on the Localisation of UNSCR1325 and ending gender based violence by HOFNA CAMEROON in Yaounde
Just finished signing the condolence book ahead of duty as Announcer at the Funeral of Stephen Tataw former Captain of the National football team of Cameroon "The Indomitable Lions" in Yaoundé June 2020
Just arrived the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium
in Yaounde for a role as Announcer during the opening of the 2020/2021 football
season...
Bakah Derick MC at the House dedication and Birthday at one of Cameroon's biggest blockchain entrepreneur Njamnsi Roland in Douala 2021
Host of the 2022 graduation ceremony of Experiential Higher Institute of Science and Technology Yaoundé at the Yaoundé Conference Center
Host of the 2022 Watchdog Tribune Group National Press Award for Excellence Foumbot 2022
Host of the wedding of the CEO of El Gambo Enterprise Bamenda 2022
Host of the Bamenda III Council Festival of Heritage Arts and Culture (FEHACU 2021 and 2022) Bameda
Host of the Nkwen Cultural and Development Association (NCDA) Douala Branch reconciliation football tournament 2022
With the Station Manager of the Cameroon Radio Television NW after hosting the Special Award Night Club 58 up-station Bamenda 2024
Host of the Cameroon English Newspaper Publishers Association award night at Hilton Hotel Yaoundé 2024
Hosting the Great Mind Summit in Bamenda 2024. A project of Cameroon Renewed implemented by Hope for a Better Future (H4BF), Society for the Promotion of Initiatives in Sustainable Development and Welfare (SOPISDEW) and Forestry and Agroforestry Promoters (FAP) NGO with support from the European Union, Noorderpoot from the Netherlands, Masterpeace from the Netherlands and Apro Formacione from Italy. November 22 2024
MC of the 75th Anniversary celebration of Mama Helen Abangho (Mother of Justice Samuel Abangho) at Skyline hotel upstation Bamenda
Driving to LA Falaise Hotel Yaoundé to Host The Guardian Post Achievement Awards 2024 February 21 2025
Host of the year award by New Breed Africa Celebrity Awards organised by the New Breed Africa Foundation February 23 2025 Bamenda
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