Her Story

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Mahiva's Story Forghab Mahiva Mongmoh, affectionately known as Mahiva, was born on 10 January 1998 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to Mr. Forghab Timothy Chiatia and Mrs. Forghab Agatha Ntemyi. From childhood, Mahiva was known for her calm nature, intelligence and maturity beyond her years. She was kind, compassionate, loving and genuine, with a remarkable ability to make people feel valued and cared for. She was someone who would always show up for the people she loved. Mahiva attended Government Bilingual Primary School, Yaoundé, and Christian Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkolmbong, before pursuing higher education at the University of Bamenda. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Development Studies and later completed and defended her Master's degree in Communication and Development Studies. She was deeply committed to her studies and passionate about communication, writing and meaningful expression. Her professional journey took her through communications, media and content-related roles before she joined MTN Cameroon in January 2026, serving with the Yaoundé Activation and Provisioning Team within the Customer Experience & Services Department. She was remembered for her dedication, humility and commitment, making a meaningful impression on her colleagues during her brief time with the organisation. Beyond her formal career, Mahiva was creative and resourceful, exploring interests in barbing, graphic design, MC services and surprise-gift creation and delivery. She enjoyed reading, motivational writing, handball, exploring different cultures and spending time with family and friends. Her Christian faith was central to her life. A member of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, she was also a committed member of Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) Bastos, Yaoundé, where she served with humility and dedication. Mahiva passed away in Yaoundé on 25 August 2026, following a brief illness, at the age of 28. Though her life was short, her kindness, faith, creativity, warmth and willingness to show up for others left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Forever loved. Forever remembered.