BBC Launches 2018 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its fourth year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from Africa. The winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters … Read more

Nigeria’s Amina Yuguda Wins Komla Dumor Award

For the second time, a Nigerian has won the prestigious BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. Amina Yuguda from northeastern Nigeria is a news presenter on local network Gotel Television, where she has reported on high-profile news stories, including the Boko Haram insurgency. See Also: Fast Facts About The Prestigious Komla Dumor Award Ms Yuguda who said … Read more

Fast Facts About The Prestigious Award As BBC Launches 2017 Edition

It’s another edition of the Komla Dumor award; a period when African journalists are given a huge platform to showcase their talents in a bid to get the top spot. As the third year since the initiation of the award sets, BBC is set to receive entries for the third Komla Dumor award. Journalists from … Read more

BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from Africa. The winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters … Read more

BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from Africa. The winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters … Read more

BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from Africa. The winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters … Read more

BBC Launch 2017 Komla Dumor Awards

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from Africa. The winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters … Read more

Komla Dumor, 3 Years On

Today marks the third anniversary of Komla Dumor’s death. The BBC TV presenter died suddenly at his home in London at the age of 41, exactly three years ago today. The BBC reported at the time that Dumor suffered a heart attack. The Ghanaian broadcaster was a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus … Read more

Younger Than Nigeria But Beating the Recession

In our series of letters from African journalists, Didi Akinyelure, the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Winner, looks at a fresh crop of young, enterprising men and women who have more reason than most to celebrate Nigeria’s 56th year of independence. As Africa’s most-populous country turns 56, many Nigerians may not be in the … Read more