This award celebrates the legacy of the late Ghanaian broadcaster Komla Dumor by empowering a new generation of African journalists through hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities at the BBC.
**BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 Seeks Emerging African Journalists**
**BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 Seeks Emerging African Journalists**
The prestigious BBC News Komla Dumor Award is now open for applications as it commemorates its 10th anniversary.
The BBC is excited to announce the launch of the BBC News Komla Dumor Award for 2025, marking a decade since the untimely passing of esteemed broadcaster Komla Dumor. The award is designed to highlight and nurture emerging journalistic talent from Africa, inviting applications from journalists across the continent. The chosen recipient will receive an invaluable opportunity to spend three months at the BBC's London headquarters, where they will expand their skills and experience.
Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT. The award honors the contributions of Komla Dumor, who was highly regarded for his insightful storytelling and deep understanding of African issues. His widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed pride in his lasting impact and gratitude toward the BBC for maintaining his memory through this award.
The program aims to empower African journalists to share unique and nuanced stories with a global audience. Alongside training at the BBC, the selected journalist will also have the chance to report on a story from an African country of their choice, further enhancing their journalistic perspective.
Jonathan Munro, the BBC News global director, stated, "As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this award, we reflect on Komla Dumor's legacy that embodies excellence in reporting African stories." Past winners, reflecting the continent's extraordinary talent, include Rukia Bulle from Kenya and Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana.
Dumor played a crucial role in championing African narratives through various BBC programs, including Focus on Africa, the first dedicated daily news program for African audiences. His career spanned significant milestones, including winning the Ghana Journalist of the Year and being recognized as one of the 100 most influential Africans in 2013.
As the search for the next rising star in African journalism begins, the BBC encourages aspiring journalists to seize this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of previous award holders, who have reported stories rich in cultural significance and global relevance.
Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT. The award honors the contributions of Komla Dumor, who was highly regarded for his insightful storytelling and deep understanding of African issues. His widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed pride in his lasting impact and gratitude toward the BBC for maintaining his memory through this award.
The program aims to empower African journalists to share unique and nuanced stories with a global audience. Alongside training at the BBC, the selected journalist will also have the chance to report on a story from an African country of their choice, further enhancing their journalistic perspective.
Jonathan Munro, the BBC News global director, stated, "As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this award, we reflect on Komla Dumor's legacy that embodies excellence in reporting African stories." Past winners, reflecting the continent's extraordinary talent, include Rukia Bulle from Kenya and Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana.
Dumor played a crucial role in championing African narratives through various BBC programs, including Focus on Africa, the first dedicated daily news program for African audiences. His career spanned significant milestones, including winning the Ghana Journalist of the Year and being recognized as one of the 100 most influential Africans in 2013.
As the search for the next rising star in African journalism begins, the BBC encourages aspiring journalists to seize this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of previous award holders, who have reported stories rich in cultural significance and global relevance.
