Journalists are encouraged to apply for training and reporting opportunities, with applications closing on March 20, 2025.
**BBC Launches 2025 Komla Dumor Award to Honor Rising African Journalists**
**BBC Launches 2025 Komla Dumor Award to Honor Rising African Journalists**
The award celebrates the legacy of the late Ghanaian broadcaster Komla Dumor, aiming to discover new talent across Africa.
The BBC has officially launched the 2025 Komla Dumor Award, marking its 10th anniversary and aimed at recognizing and empowering emerging talents in African journalism. The award, named after the late Ghanaian broadcaster Komla Dumor, seeks applications from journalists across the continent who demonstrate unique storytelling abilities. The winner will engage in a three-month placement at the BBC headquarters in London, enhancing their skills and gaining professional experience.
Komla Dumor was a distinguished figure in journalism who notably presented BBC's "Focus on Africa." He passed away suddenly a decade ago at the age of 41, leaving a profound legacy in the media industry. His widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed pride in her husband's contributions and gratitude toward the BBC for commemorating his influence through this award.
The BBC aims to continue Dumor's mission by encouraging journalists to present original African narratives to a global audience. Alongside training, the award entails an opportunity for the winner to travel to an African country to research and report a story, which will be broadcast to the BBC's extensive international audience.
Jonathan Munro, the global director of BBC News, emphasized the importance of the award in sustaining Dumor's legacy of insightful journalism. Past awardees, like Rukia Bulle of Kenya, who reported on the misunderstood Baye Fall Muslim minority, showcase the richness of talent across Africa.
Since its inception, the award has honored numerous talented journalists over the years. Previous winners include Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana and Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya from Zambia. As the application deadline approaches on March 20, 2025, the BBC continues to call upon budding journalists to apply for this prestigious opportunity, thus contributing to the vibrant tapestry of African journalism.
Komla Dumor was a distinguished figure in journalism who notably presented BBC's "Focus on Africa." He passed away suddenly a decade ago at the age of 41, leaving a profound legacy in the media industry. His widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed pride in her husband's contributions and gratitude toward the BBC for commemorating his influence through this award.
The BBC aims to continue Dumor's mission by encouraging journalists to present original African narratives to a global audience. Alongside training, the award entails an opportunity for the winner to travel to an African country to research and report a story, which will be broadcast to the BBC's extensive international audience.
Jonathan Munro, the global director of BBC News, emphasized the importance of the award in sustaining Dumor's legacy of insightful journalism. Past awardees, like Rukia Bulle of Kenya, who reported on the misunderstood Baye Fall Muslim minority, showcase the richness of talent across Africa.
Since its inception, the award has honored numerous talented journalists over the years. Previous winners include Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana and Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya from Zambia. As the application deadline approaches on March 20, 2025, the BBC continues to call upon budding journalists to apply for this prestigious opportunity, thus contributing to the vibrant tapestry of African journalism.
