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Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has won the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award, becoming the 10th recipient of the prestigious accolade.
The 29-year-old investigative reporter and news anchor for TV3 and 3FM in Ghana, will spend three months working with BBC News teams in London.
The award honors Komla Dumor, a Ghanaian journalist and presenter for BBC World News, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 41.
Asediba is recognized for his focus on human-interest stories, aiming to expose injustice and amplify marginalized voices.
Winning the award was not just a “personal milestone” for the Ghanaian but also “a call to carry forward the spirit of journalism that informs, inspires and transforms”.
The award judges said they were impressed by Asediba’s investigative work and his unwavering belief in journalistic integrity.
One story that he was particularly proud of was his investigation into one of Ghana’s largest mortuaries that had been neglected, creating a public health risk.
Asediba is now set to travel to London where he will spend three months working with BBC News teams across television, radio and online.
He will also receive training and be mentored by leading BBC journalists.
“Over the past decade, the Komla Dumor Award has helped nurture some of Africa’s most talented journalists. It’s been a privilege to watch them grow and make a lasting impact, both at the BBC and beyond,” the BBC’s regional director for Africa Juliet Njeri said.
“This 10th anniversary stands as a powerful testament to Komla Dumor’s enduring legacy: his passion for bold, authentic storytelling and championing African voices lives on.”
Source: myghanadaily
