As the BBC launches the 2025 Komla Dumor Award, journalists across Africa are invited to apply for the opportunity to enhance their careers in journalism, thereby continuing the impactful legacy of the renowned broadcaster who passed away ten years ago.**
Unveiling the Next Generation of African Journalists: The Komla Dumor Award 2025**
Unveiling the Next Generation of African Journalists: The Komla Dumor Award 2025**
The BBC announces its search for a rising star of African journalism through the Komla Dumor Award, commemorating the legacy of the late presenter.**
In a significant move to honor the memory of the acclaimed Ghanaian broadcaster Komla Dumor, the BBC has officially launched the BBC News Komla Dumor Award for 2025—marking a decade of recognizing outstanding African journalism. The award serves as a platform to amplify the voices of rising talent across the continent, inviting applications from journalists eager to showcase their skills.
The winner of this prestigious award will spend three transformative months at the BBC's headquarters in London, gaining invaluable experience and training. The application deadline is set for March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT, after which one promising journalist will be selected from a pool of applicants sourced from all over Africa.
Komla Dumor, who tragically passed away at the young age of 41, was esteemed for his profound contributions to journalism and his role as the presenter of the BBC's “Focus on Africa.” His legacy is remembered fondly, and his widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed gratitude for the BBC's ongoing tribute to her husband's influential career through this award.
The application process encourages journalists who can provide unique and diverse narratives representative of Africa, empowering them to contribute their insights to global audiences. The winner will also have the chance to report on a newly researched story from an African country, ensuring their work reaches a worldwide viewership.
Jonathan Munro, the global director of BBC News, emphasized the importance of this award in celebrating the significant narratives from Africa, reflecting on Dumor's unmatched insight and integrity in journalism. Past winners of the award, such as Rukia Bulle from Kenya, have already set a groundbreaking precedent by covering vital, often misunderstood stories, like that of the Baye Fall in Senegal.
Komla Dumor's legacy lives on through this initiative, which continuously seeks to nurture and elevate the voices of those who passionately tell African stories. With nearly a decade of awarded talents, this initiative not only honors the past but paves the way for the future of journalism on the continent, encouraging the next generation to apply and share their unique perspectives with the world.
The winner of this prestigious award will spend three transformative months at the BBC's headquarters in London, gaining invaluable experience and training. The application deadline is set for March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT, after which one promising journalist will be selected from a pool of applicants sourced from all over Africa.
Komla Dumor, who tragically passed away at the young age of 41, was esteemed for his profound contributions to journalism and his role as the presenter of the BBC's “Focus on Africa.” His legacy is remembered fondly, and his widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed gratitude for the BBC's ongoing tribute to her husband's influential career through this award.
The application process encourages journalists who can provide unique and diverse narratives representative of Africa, empowering them to contribute their insights to global audiences. The winner will also have the chance to report on a newly researched story from an African country, ensuring their work reaches a worldwide viewership.
Jonathan Munro, the global director of BBC News, emphasized the importance of this award in celebrating the significant narratives from Africa, reflecting on Dumor's unmatched insight and integrity in journalism. Past winners of the award, such as Rukia Bulle from Kenya, have already set a groundbreaking precedent by covering vital, often misunderstood stories, like that of the Baye Fall in Senegal.
Komla Dumor's legacy lives on through this initiative, which continuously seeks to nurture and elevate the voices of those who passionately tell African stories. With nearly a decade of awarded talents, this initiative not only honors the past but paves the way for the future of journalism on the continent, encouraging the next generation to apply and share their unique perspectives with the world.
