Telling the African Story: Komla Dumor at TEDxEuston

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Published 2013-02-28

www.tedxeuston.com/ Komla Dumor is one of the most recognised faces voices at the British Broadcasting Corporation. After a successful career in journalism in this native Ghana where he was named journalist of the year in 2003 for his investigations into public sector corruption, this former medical student joined the BBC in 2006 as the anchor of Network Africa. He is currently one of BBC's leading presenters with a range of responsibilities across all of the BBC's platforms - television radio and online. Komla presents the European morning programme on World News for the BBC's British and global audiences but his strongest contribution to the BBC has been his passionate and unparalleled coverage of Africa. Between 2009 and 2012 Komla was the anchor of the groundbreaking Africa Business Report on BBC World News. This program (a first for the BBC) took Komla to close to 20 African countries covering hundreds of thousands of miles interviewing the continents top entrepreneurs, politicians and policy makers. In addition to the European mornings Komla is the face and main anchor for the first BBC's programme dedicated daily African news and current affairs show; Focus on Africa.

Intro and Outro music by Kadialy Kouyate performed at TEDxEuston 2011. You can view the full performance here: • Performance: Kadialy Kouyate at TEDxE... .

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All Comments (21)

@benjaminlamptey1867 4 years ago

I went to high school with this guy's nephew...may Komla Dumor rest in peace. This guy was such a blessing to Ghana, he is deeply missed.
@blessing7503 5 years ago

Who's watching in 2019? Rest in peace Komla Dumor.
@jenniferafuakwa6672 2 months ago

Komla! 10 years you’ve been gone but your voice; your greatest God-given gift still transcends. Brilliant and funny. Rest in glory!
@toffickmohammed7696 3 years ago

Routinely, I come here to watch Komla on his birthdays and death anniversaries. Today being the 18th of January, I'm here once again to pay tribute to this gallant son of the land. It's been 7 years and I'm looking forward to seeing a biographical work published to honor his name, at least.
@KCDCMarketing 10 years ago

"Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter." I love this proverb meaning. It's time to learn to write, teach others to do so and pass on to generations to rewrite history. Thank you Komla Dumor for the inspiration.
@gazzboard 10 years ago

I had never heard of Komla Dumor before today, Ive just watched this clip of him and concluded the world has lost someone special.
@jothishprabu8 3 years ago

I'm an Indian. I've lived in Nigeria for a few years. Love The people... so kind and humble. ❤
@nanakwaku4you 3 years ago

Still watching this in 2021... Proud Ghanaian🇬🇭🇬🇭.. Proudly African!
@tonnired 9 years ago

Africa lost one of her greatest sons! You have no idea how many people you have inspired in your brief career! RIP
@ubahkeyse5350 5 years ago

From somalia big respect from all african nation😍
@j.frederickbland9068 3 years ago

First, I appreciated hearing the Nigerian song (singing of peace, unity, and love); so beautiful. I am a citizen of the USA and it is such a contrast to the United States song ("and the rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air"). Secondly, yes, there must be a balanced presentation of the lives of people of color; globally. If you're going to show the village, then also show the city and vice versa. Finally, it is important for each of us to tell our own story; whether it be countries or individuals. No one can tell my story better than me because I've lived it! Peace.
@molarashasanya9906 1 year ago

One of the best TedTalk I have ever watch. Sadly, he died a few years ago. May his beautiful soul continue to rest in peace. Amen.
@gabrielababio9437 10 years ago

My Brother, Ghana is proud of you, for making her proud. May your soul rest in perfect peace,
@ablaabla7158 6 years ago

RIP!!! 😭. oh komla, your days were short on earth but you really really lived and left such a legacy. am so glad BBC named a scholarship after him. in his short time at BBC he made such an impact and lived to tell Africa's story. you are really missed. rest in peace in a better place.🙏
@kariminjoka2550 3 years ago

"It's not so much about what the international media writes about you (Africans), it's what you write about yourself." Komal Dumor.
@jonaskwadjososou2871 1 year ago

Happy posthumous' 50th birthday to the Boss Player. Man was simply a gift from Ghana to the world. Keep resting well Boss Player.
@MabawaVocal 3 years ago

I WOULD LISTEN TO THIS GUY TALK FOR A LONG TIME WITHOUT GETTING BORED
@charleslotara 6 years ago

Why is it that West African nations seem to appreciate African identity more than other regions of the continent? I really like the spirit...
@MasisReubenPanos 10 years ago

Tragic loss, so hard to comprehend. We need more journalists and presenters like Komla Dumor!
@zweeterion 5 years ago

I miss Komla Dumor sooooo much! Hearing his voice again, i am moved to tears. Then in the USA, i paid extra with Comcast cable so i could watch BBC world Service and see Komla every 8.00 pm EST. BBC was the best then. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!