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AIB, the Association for International Broadcasting, will present a special posthumous Founders Award to the family of gifted BBC journalist, Komla Dumor, who died<\/a>\u00a0suddenly in January at the age of 41.<\/p>\n

The award will be given at the 10th annual AIB Awards<\/a>\u00a0on November 5 in London.<\/p>\n

Born in Ghana in 1972, during\u00a0his short career, Dumor had an extraordinary impact, epitomising a new Africa, one of success and hope. Through his compelling story telling he worked tirelessly to bring this narrative to the world.<\/p>\n

In 1998, during a break in his studies, Dumor answered an ad for a job as a part-time reporter for Ghanaian local radio station Joy FM and quickly moved on to become presenter of Joy FM\u2019s Super Morning Show. He was named Journalist of the Year by the Ghana Journalist Association.<\/p>\n

In 2007, Dumor joined the BBC as host of Network Africa for the BBC World Service, moving on to The World Today programme, then Africa Business Report<\/em> for BBC World News television.<\/p>\n

In June 2012, he was named the presenter of Focus on Africa<\/em>, the BBC\u2019s first-ever dedicated daily TV news programme in English for African audiences, broadcast on BBC World News. He also interviewed a number of high-profile guests including Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Kofi Annan, Tony Blair and Africa\u2019s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote. He anchored live coverage of major global events including the death of Nelson Mandela and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.<\/p>\n

In 2013, the respected publication, New African<\/em>, listed Dumor in its list of 100 most influential Africans.<\/p>\n

Peter Horrocks, Director of the BBC World Service, said at the time of Dumor\u2019s death, \u201cKomla was a leading light of African journalism \u2013 committed to telling the story of Africa as it really is. Africa\u2019s energy and enthusiasm seemed to shine through every story Komla told.\u201d<\/p>\n

And Dumor said on the launch of Focus on Africa in June 2012: \u201cAfter decades of turmoil and uncertainty, a new Africa is emerging. The old stereotypes are being challenged and a new, compelling narrative is being written. I am incredibly excited to be part of a new programme that will provide solid coverage and analysis of Africa\u2019s challenges and prospects.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAIB is delighted to be able to commemorate the life and work of this accomplished and respected journalist,\u201d said Simon Spanswick, chief executive of the Association for International Broadcasting. \u201cKomla was an inspiration to his BBC colleagues and respected by viewers and listeners across Africa. He is sorely missed across the media industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The AIB Awards, taking place on November 5 at London\u2019s LSO St. Luke\u2019s, honor the highest achievements in factual content for TV, radio and online. Komla Dumor\u2019s legacy of high-quality journalism and knowledge-sharing across borders represent the ideals AIB aims to foster as the world\u2019s leading knowledge network for the global broadcast industry.<\/p>\n

A limited number of tickets to the AIB Awards are still available. Guests are travelling from all over the world to share ideas and knowledge and reward the very best in factual programme making globally.<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0aib.org.uk\/<\/p>\n

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