In brief
The BBC has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Komla Dumor Award, marking its 10th anniversary, which seeks to discover and uplift emerging journalism talents from Africa. The award is named after Komla Dumor, a celebrated Ghanaian journalist who passed away a decade ago, leaving a significant impact on journalistic standards in Africa. Journalists from all over the continent are invited to submit their applications by March 20, 2025. The successful candidate will spend three months at the BBC headquarters in London, enhancing their skills while also having the remarkable opportunity to travel to Africa to report on a researched story, which will be aired to a global audience.
Kwansema Dumor, the late broadcaster’s widow, expressed pride in her husband’s legacy, thanking the BBC for commemorating his contributions through this award. BBC global director Jonathan Munro emphasized the importance of Dumor’s work, which focused on delivering rich, nuanced stories from Africa that resonate worldwide. The award's previous winners, including notable figures like Rukia Bulle from Kenya and Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana, showcase the diversity of talent within the continent. The BBC urges journalists with a passion for telling compelling African stories to apply, continuing to uphold Komla Dumor's inspiring commitment to journalism.
