| Who is it? | Journalist |
| Birth Day | October 03, 1972 |
| Birth Place | Accra, Ghanaian |
| Age | 48 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 18 January 2014(2014-01-18) (aged 41)\nLondon, United Kingdom |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Education | University of Ghana Harvard University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable credit(s) | Joy FM Super Morning Show (c.2000–2006) BBC Network Africa (2006–2011) BBC World News Africa Business Report The World Today Focus on Africa |
| Home town | Aflao, Volta Region |
| Spouse(s) | Kwansema Dumor |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Mawuena Trebarh (sister) Philip Gbeho (grandfather) Victor Gbeho (uncle) |
Komla Dumor was a highly respected and influential journalist from Ghana. Known for his charismatic and insightful reporting, Dumor gained global recognition for his work. While he unfortunately passed away in 2014, his legacy carries on. Looking ahead to 2024, it is estimated that Dumor's net worth will range between $100,000 to $1 million. This substantial figure is a testament to his successful career and the impact he made in the field of journalism. Dumor's contributions to the Ghanaian media industry and beyond have left an indelible mark, and his memory continues to inspire aspiring journalists around the world.
In 2001 Dumor married Kwansema Quansah, with whom he had three children.
Dumor started as the morning show host for Joy FM in Accra, Ghana, and was the 2003 winner of Journalist of the Year award given by the Ghana Journalists Association.
In 2006 Dumor joined the BBC African Service in London as host of the radio programme Network Africa. From 2008 to 2012 he presented The World Today on the BBC World Service. In 2011 Dumor began presenting the World News and Africa Business Report on BBC World News and early mornings on BBC One and the BBC News Channel. When the latter was relaunched in 2013, fellow BBC correspondent Lerato Mbele was chosen as host.
He conducted interviews with a wide range of high-profile figures, including Kofi Annan, Bill Gates and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and the many important news stories that he anchored included the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, President Barack Obama's trip to Africa, and the funeral of Nelson Mandela.
At the time of his death, Dumor was the only West African newsreader on BBC World News. In the words of BBC Radio 4 Today and BBC News presenter Mishal Husain, "Komla developed his own unique on air style, seamlessly moved between TV and radio and influenced Africa coverage across the BBC." He was also described by Peter Horrocks, the BBC's global news Director, as "a leading light of African journalism – committed to telling the story of Africa as it really is."
On 3 February 2014 Komla Dumor's body was flown back to Ghana, where it was received at Kotoka International Airport by a group of family members, friends, government officials, sympathizers and members of the Aflao traditional council, who also performed some traditional rites, since Aflao was his hometown. Funeral ceremonies for Dumor were held from 21 to 23 February 2014 in Accra.
