Godwin Asediba wins 2025 Komla Dumor Award

Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has been named the winner of the prestigious 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award, becoming the 10th recipient of the accolade that celebrates outstanding African storytelling.

The 29-year-old investigative reporter, filmmaker and news anchor currently works with Accra-based TV3, with his work also featured on several international platforms.

Known for his fearless reporting and focus on human-interest stories, Asediba has built a reputation for exposing injustice and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.

“This is more than a personal milestone. It’s a call to carry forward the spirit of journalism that informs, inspires and transforms. Komla’s legacy reminds us that African stories deserve to be told with depth, dignity and a fearless commitment to truth,” Mr Asediba said.

The award was established in 2015 to honour the late Komla Dumor, a celebrated Ghanaian journalist and BBC World News presenter who passed away suddenly in 2014 at the age of 41.

Mr Dumor was widely admired for his efforts to reshape global perceptions of Africa, portraying the continent’s dynamism, innovation and resilience.

Judges praised Mr Asediba’s unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and highlighted his investigation into one of Ghana’s largest mortuaries, where neglect had turned the facility into a serious public health risk.

As part of the award, Mr Asediba will spend three months in London working across BBC News platforms, television, radio and online and receive mentorship from leading BBC journalists. He will also travel to another African country to produce a feature story for the BBC’s global audience.

Juliet Njeri, BBC’s Regional Director for Africa, reflected on the award’s impact: “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.”

“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,” she added.
Previous winners of the award include Rukia Bulle, Paa Kwesi Asare, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya, Victoria Rubadiri, Solomon Serwanjja, Waihiga Mwaura, Amina Yuguda, Didi Akinyelure and Nancy Kacungira, the inaugural laureate.