Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has been named the winner of the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award, becoming the 10th recipient of the prestigious honour.
The 29-year-old investigative reporter, filmmaker, and news anchor, who works with TV3 and 3FM in Ghana, is widely recognised for his powerful human-interest stories that expose injustice and amplify the voices of marginalised communities. His work has also featured on several international platforms.
Created in 2015 to celebrate the legacy of Komla Dumor, the Ghanaian BBC World News presenter who died suddenly at the age of 41, the award honours outstanding African journalists committed to telling the continent’s stories with depth, integrity, and impact.
Reflecting on his win, Asediba described the recognition as more than a personal milestone.
“Komla’s legacy reminds us that African stories deserve to be told with depth, dignity, and a fearless commitment to truth. Winning this award is a call to carry forward the spirit of journalism that informs, inspires, and transforms,” he said.
The judges praised Asediba’s investigative reporting and his commitment to journalistic integrity. Among his notable works is an exposé on one of Ghana’s largest mortuaries, which had been left in neglect, posing a major public health risk.
As part of the award, Asediba will spend three months in London working with BBC News teams across television, radio, and online, receiving mentorship and training from leading BBC journalists. He will also travel to an African country to produce a special report for the BBC’s global audience.
Juliet Njeri, the BBC’s Regional Director for Africa, hailed the award’s 10th anniversary as a testament to Dumor’s enduring influence:
“Over the past decade, the Komla Dumor Award has helped nurture some of Africa’s most talented journalists. This anniversary celebrates Komla’s passion for bold, authentic storytelling and his commitment to championing African voices.”
Asediba joins an esteemed list of past winners including Nancy Kacungira (the inaugural recipient), Didi Akinyelure, Amina Yuguda, Waihiga Mwaura, Solomon Serwanjja, Victoria Rubadiri, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya, Paa Kwesi Asare, and Rukia Bulle, who last year travelled to Senegal to report on the Baye Fall Muslim subgroup.
