Award-winning journalist and former CNN International anchor, Isha Sesay, is the featured guest on this week’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored television magazine programme, African Voices, where she opens up about her distinguished journalism career, advocacy for girls’ education, and deeply personal journey to motherhood.
Known for spending years interviewing presidents, global leaders, and influential newsmakers, Sesay takes the spotlight in this special episode, offering viewers a rare and intimate perspective on the experiences that have shaped her life both in and beyond the newsroom.
Born in Sierra Leone and raised in the United Kingdom, Sesay established herself as one of the most respected voices in international journalism through her work with the BBC, Sky News, and later CNN International, which she joined in 2005.
Her incisive reporting, professionalism, and commanding on-screen presence earned her widespread recognition across the global media landscape.
A graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge, Sesay reached another career milestone in 2009 when she became the host of International Desk, CNN’s flagship global affairs programme. Over the years, she interviewed some of the world’s most influential political, business, and civic leaders, including former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
She also presented the 360 Bulletin segment on Anderson Cooper 360° before anchoring CNN NewsCenter, further solidifying her reputation as one of the leading figures in broadcast journalism.
Beyond her accomplishments in the media, Sesay has become a passionate advocate for girls’ education and women’s empowerment. In 2014, she founded Women Everywhere Can Lead, a non-profit organisation committed to expanding educational opportunities for girls across Africa and equipping them with the skills and confidence to become future leaders.
Sesay has also inspired countless women through her openness about fertility and motherhood.
She made headlines after welcoming her first child through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), embracing motherhood as a single parent and using her story to encourage and empower women facing similar challenges.
In this week’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, viewers will gain firsthand insight into Sesay’s remarkable journey in journalism, her unwavering commitment to social impact, and the personal experiences that continue to define her legacy.
The programme premieres on Saturday at 7:30 a.m., with a repeat broadcast at 11:00 a.m. the same day. Additional airings will be shown on Sunday at 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday at 3:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., and Tuesday at 5:45 p.m., with further repeat broadcasts continuing in the same time slots throughout the following week.
