BBC sets up award to honor late Komla Dumor

The BBC has set up an award in the honour of its late presenter Komla Dumour. Dumour who was a journalist with a difference, made an impact with professionalism and willingness by telling the African side of story. The BBC Focus Africa presenter, exhibited commitment to his job and worked diligently before his unexpected death.

The BBC World News Komla Dumour Award winner will be given to an outstanding candidate living and working in Africa, who has great variety of skills telling African stories combined with journalism. The winner of the award will be offered an opportunity to earn experience, work with professional team across BBC News during a three month placement in London. The winner will also have the opportunity to broadcast to millions of BBC audience via TV, radio and online around the world.

How nice..Komla Dumour, even in death has paved way for other Africans...