Popular Cable News Network reporter , Isha Sesay , has announced her exit from the organisation after spending 13 years .
Sesay broke the news on her Twitter handle , @IamIshaSesay on Wednesday , “it’s really happening, folks !! After more than a decade behind the desk with those three red letters … I HAVE LEFT CNN .”
Speaking on the reason for her exit in an interview with Whatweseeee , Sesay said , “ It’s an exciting time for me — and a nerve -wracking one,” she says . “I ’m writing a book about the Chibok girls , it’s being released in May 2019. It really speaks to where my head is at, currently — a lot more coverage about Africa , a lot more work on the continent , and a lot more focus on young girls. That ’s what I ’m about right now. ”
She also revealed her frustration with Western media , which is focused on US President Trump , “it’ s all so Trump -focused ,” she explains . “He sucked all of the oxygen out of the room. The media is following that lead to the exclusion of almost everything else , in a meaningful way . For me , personally, it’s not what I want to spend all my time doing. ”
“After a while , I want to do more coverage of the Ebola outbreak , of the elections in Liberia , or any number of things that are happening. I ’m ready to take control of what I ’m talking about ,” Sesay added .
Sesay is a British born journalist of Sierra Leonean descent .
Lots of her followers have been reacting to the news of her exit, with many wishing her well in her future endeavours .
See tweets:
Isha Sesay @IamIshaSesay · 1
It's really happening, folks!! After more than a decade behind the desk those three red letters... I HAV LEFT CNN. whatweseee.com/2018/ish…
kamaku
@letsyan
You have shown more than a million stars. In hearts you remain the true AFRICAN amazon. year you raised the bar on investigative journalism. We are still celebrating you in Nig and wish you greater successes ahead. Than so much Isha Sesay
Isha Sesay @IamIshaSesay · 1
I'm so incredibly moved by all t and words of support you've se embark on this new journey, po CNN. I am humbled and gratef Thank you in advance for being my next chapter. Trust me whe things are about to get really interesting..
AMBASSADOR BASH
@bashoverrated
You served sincerely for 13 Years, May God b you and your family. Indeed the life of an Adventurer. Sierra Leone and Africa extend t and appreciation to CNN for thier platform. L you Madam Isha Sesay let's do this. We can l
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@dominicthomas01
Replying to @IamIshaSesay
Thank you for your generous mentoring! I loo forward to all the new adventures and project Good luck!
@ryanccooper
Replying to @IamIshaSesay
Here’s to new adventures, @IamIshaSesay . I have SO loved working with you from day one. #London #ATL #LA
@samuelcnn
I wish all of our viewers - who know your gre professional presence ON air - could also see the incredibly kind person we all know OFF ai Thank you for always inspiring the folks arou you Isha. Will miss you on CNN, but we will still be watching you closely.
Isha Sesay @IamIshaSesay
It's really happening, folks!! After more than a decade behind the desk with those three red letters... I HAVE LEFT CNN.
@JackieMugane
Replying to @IamIshaSesay
Your desire to uphold the intergrity of the #Af Story will unfold greater avenues that fully giv expression your personal passions. Will miss on the screen yet happy for you.
Joel JP
@joeljp27
Replying to @IamIshaSesay
I am sobbing. How will I see you again Isha please.
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