BBC Komla Dumor Award 2023 launched in search for future star of African journalism
The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its eighth year.
Dumor's widow, Kwansema Dumor said she was "proud" of her husband's impact at the BBC, and also said her family were "thankful to the BBC for remembering him" through the prize. The BBC is committed to continuing his legacy through the award by empowering journalists from Africa to tell original and nuanced African stories to reach international audiences.
Liliane Landor, senior controller of BBC News International Services, said: "The award and our previous winners are a fitting testament to Komla's dedication to telling African stories with depth and integrity."
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