This year's award highlights the dedication to promoting dynamic storytelling and journalistic excellence in the field.
**Emerging African Journalists Invited to Compete for the 2025 Komla Dumor Award**
**Emerging African Journalists Invited to Compete for the 2025 Komla Dumor Award**
The prestigious award honors the legacy of the late Ghanaian broadcaster, seeking to unearth new journalistic talent across Africa.
The BBC has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Komla Dumor Award, celebrating a decade of honoring emerging African journalists. The award invites applications from journalists across the continent, aiming to spotlight new voices and fresh talent in the industry. The winner will spend three months at the BBC's London headquarters, where they will sharpen their skills and gain invaluable experience.
The Award serves as a tribute to Komla Dumor, a renowned Ghanaian journalist and former BBC presenter who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41 ten years ago. His widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed her pride in her husband’s enduring influence at the BBC and her gratitude for the network's commitment to his memory through the Komla Dumor Award.
This year's call for applicants is an opportunity for journalists in Africa to not only develop their skills but also to report on stories relevant to the continent. The successful candidate will have the chance to travel within Africa for on-the-ground reporting, with their work showcased to a global audience via BBC platforms.
Dumor’s legacy emphasizes the importance of authentic and insightful African storytelling. Jonathan Munro, the BBC News global director and deputy CEO, marked the 10th anniversary of the award as a celebration of Dumor's impactful journalism that brought depth and integrity to African narratives.
The Komla Dumor Award winners from past years include notable journalists like Rukia Bulle of Kenya, who focused on an often misunderstood Muslim minority in Senegal, and Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana, among others. Each recipient reflects the wealth of talent emerging from the continent, showcasing unique African stories ranging from climate change to cultural insights.
Applications for the 2025 award will remain open until March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT. The BBC encourages all eligible journalists to apply, helping to ensure that the powerful legacy of Komla Dumor continues to inspire a new generation of storytellers in Africa. For more information on the award and past winners, visit BBCAfrica.com.
The Award serves as a tribute to Komla Dumor, a renowned Ghanaian journalist and former BBC presenter who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41 ten years ago. His widow, Kwansema Dumor, expressed her pride in her husband’s enduring influence at the BBC and her gratitude for the network's commitment to his memory through the Komla Dumor Award.
This year's call for applicants is an opportunity for journalists in Africa to not only develop their skills but also to report on stories relevant to the continent. The successful candidate will have the chance to travel within Africa for on-the-ground reporting, with their work showcased to a global audience via BBC platforms.
Dumor’s legacy emphasizes the importance of authentic and insightful African storytelling. Jonathan Munro, the BBC News global director and deputy CEO, marked the 10th anniversary of the award as a celebration of Dumor's impactful journalism that brought depth and integrity to African narratives.
The Komla Dumor Award winners from past years include notable journalists like Rukia Bulle of Kenya, who focused on an often misunderstood Muslim minority in Senegal, and Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana, among others. Each recipient reflects the wealth of talent emerging from the continent, showcasing unique African stories ranging from climate change to cultural insights.
Applications for the 2025 award will remain open until March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT. The BBC encourages all eligible journalists to apply, helping to ensure that the powerful legacy of Komla Dumor continues to inspire a new generation of storytellers in Africa. For more information on the award and past winners, visit BBCAfrica.com.
