{The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its second year.}<\/p>\n
The winner will work with teams across BBC News in London for three months.
\nLast 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.”
\nApplications close on 23 March 2016 at 23:59 GMT.<\/p>\n
The award was established to honour Komla Dumor, a presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014.<\/p>\n
Ms Kacungira, a television anchor for Kenya’s KTN television channel, was selected from nearly 200 applicants.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“His storytelling was compelling and his enthusiasm was infectious, making him one of Africa’s leading journalists.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Komla Dumor was an exceptional Ghanaian broadcaster who in his short life made an extraordinary impact – in Ghana, in Africa and around the world.<\/p>\n
He represented a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side of Africa.<\/p>\n
Through his tenacious journalism and compelling storytelling, Komla worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced African narrative to the world.
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\nThe BBC is committed to continuing Komla’s legacy.<\/p>\n
Eligible applicants for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award have until 23:59 GMT on 23 March 2016 to submit an application.<\/p>\n
Source:BBC:[Komla Dumor Award 2016: Seeking a future star of African journalism->http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-radio-and-tv-30725772]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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