Commonwealth Poetry Award At a formative age, Sahndra won the Commonwealth of Nations Young Poet Contest for her poem "Dear Momma" and began hand-distributing books among schools across Cameroon's Northwest Region. An early act of cultural infrastructure that foreshadowed everything that followed. A decade later she would become the youngest published author from Cameroon.

Yefon: The Red Necklace Amazon Bestseller Published and became an Amazon bestseller and the youngest published author from Cameroon. Subsequently republished by SOPECAM, Cameroon's national publishing house. The YEFON franchise has sustained over a decade of audience relevance across publishing, education, and licensing, with children's adaptations in schools and literacy programs across Cameroon. It remains one of the most enduring pieces of intellectual property in the Central African literary canon.

African Oscar Nominee Nominated for Most Promising Actress establishing early cross-disciplinary credibility across both sides of the camera.

Most Influential Young Cameroonian Under 30 Recognised in the category of Educational Activism the same year she led a nationwide school tour across 10 African cities reaching over 100,000+ young scholars, securing partnerships across government and private sectors.

Cultural Infrastructure at Scale Led strategic development and marketing for the Jollof Festivals across 18 U.S. cities drawing 10,000+ attendees per cycle and coordinating talent, vendors, and performers across six African countries. Simultaneously led communications for the Ankara Festivals in Los Angeles, with acquired media partnerships across Blavity, Africa News, and Afropolitan Insights. This period established her model of building cultural moments with commercial discipline.

Del-York International, Los Angeles & Lagos Served as Global Accounts Director and previously Head of Client Service at one of West Africa's most prominent communications agencies, named Best Agency in West Africa in 2021 and 2022. Led communications strategy across public and private sector campaigns spanning automotive, energy, hospitality, financial services, and government. Clients included Lagos State Government, Ogun State Government, GAC Motor, Eko Hotels, Simba Group, and the 21st Olu of Warri. Managed crisis communications at the state level and oversaw Fortune 500 editorial and messaging pipelines across multiple markets.

Most Hardworking Employee, Del-York International Recognised internally during the agency's peak years the same period Del-York was nominated Best Agency in West Africa two years running.

SBB Media, London & Lagos Served as Head of Content at SBB Media founded by Stephanie Busari, Head of CNN Africa leading strategy and execution for high-profile, women-focused projects including campaigns with Africa's First Ladies, the Queen of Warri Olori Atuwatse III, and productions such as MADU.

Certificate of Recognition, California State Legislature Awarded by the California Legislature Assembly for selfless service and leadership at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival institutional recognition on U.S. soil for her contribution to African cinema visibility in North America.

Shortlisted as a "Shining Star" presenter for the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) held on August 29, 2025, in Brooklyn.

Richard Mofe-Damijo · Radio Voice LA Premiere Delivered press and media infrastructure for the Radio Voice premiere in Los Angeles one of Nigeria's most celebrated actors on the global stage.

Black Film Wire · Official Media Partner API's industry media platform has served as Official Media Partner for the GUBA Awards and the Silicon Valley African Film Festival, covered TIFF, and documented film premieres and festivals across three continents building institutional credibility and industry relationships that compound year on year.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde · Mother's Love Currently serving as strategic communications partner for Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's directorial debut, Mother's Love an ongoing engagement spanning international festival strategy, global press rollout, and long-term positioning for one of Africa's most recognized film talents.

Lights Out · First-Ever 7-Nation Cameroonian Theatrical Deal Strategic and communications partner for Lights Out by Check Sense Productions supporting what became the first-ever multi-nation theatrical distribution deal for a Cameroonian film. Seven countries, dual-language release across Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Congo, Senegal, Chad, and Madagascar, in partnership with Majestic Cinemas. API leads communications, go-to-market strategy, and PR through May 2026.

Incoming President, Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) In April 2026, Sahndra assumes the Presidency of the Cameroon International Film Festival in its landmark 10th anniversary year bringing Hollywood star Blair Underwood as the face of the edition. CAMIFF is one of Central Africa's most significant cultural institutions, providing non-replicable access to government, international buyers, regulators, and the continent's creative leadership.