Her journalism focuses mainly on German youth, immigration to Germany, Afro-German experiences and culture, and the city of Frankfurt.

[1] In 2006, she graduated from Goethe University Frankfurt with a degree in political science and minor concentrations in economics, African Studies and Sociology.

[1] Haruna-Oelker's journalism has largely focused on youth reporting, social affairs, migration, racism in Germany, and Afro-German culture and experiences.

[2] In addition to producing journalism about these topics, Haruna-Oelker has also delivered lectures, moderated panel discussions[3] and workshops,[4] and published reports including policy recommendations.

[7] In 2015, she won First place in the Kurt Magnus Prize (de), which is awarded annually to several young radio journalists.