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Komla Dumor Award 2016: Seeking a future star of African journalism | |
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The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its second year. | |
The winner will work with teams across BBC News in London for three months. | |
Last year's winner, Nancy Kacungira, said: "I felt supported as a journalist from the continent, to tell the story I wanted to tell in the way that I felt it should be told." | |
Applications close on 23 March 2016 at 23:59 GMT. | |
The award was established to honour Komla Dumor, a presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014. | |
Ms Kacungira, a television anchor for Kenya's KTN television channel, was selected from nearly 200 applicants. | |
"It felt really good to be able to tell a story from Africa on such a big platform - my stories were seen and heard on BBC TV, radio and online," she said of her experience. | |
"My own values on reporting about the continent - nuance, balance, and authenticity - were a good match for the BBC's commitment to getting the story right from wherever they report from in the world." | |
The BBC's World Service Group and deputy director of News and Current Affairs Fran Unsworth said: "Komla was a much-loved and respected journalist - not only with his colleagues but also with aspiring journalists and audiences across the world. | |
"His storytelling was compelling and his enthusiasm was infectious, making him one of Africa's leading journalists. | |
"At the BBC, we are committed to continuing Komla's dedication to this continent by launching this award for the second year running. We are searching for a rising star who displays exceptional talent, someone who embodies the spirit of Komla." | |
Komla Dumor was an exceptional Ghanaian broadcaster who in his short life made an extraordinary impact - in Ghana, in Africa and around the world. | Komla Dumor was an exceptional Ghanaian broadcaster who in his short life made an extraordinary impact - in Ghana, in Africa and around the world. |
He represented a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side of Africa. | He represented a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side of Africa. |
Through his tenacious journalism and compelling storytelling, Komla worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced African narrative to the world. | Through his tenacious journalism and compelling storytelling, Komla worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced African narrative to the world. |
The BBC is committed to continuing Komla's legacy. | |
Eligible applicants for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award have until 23:59 GMT on 23 March 2016 to submit an application. |