The BBC's Komla Dumor had a charismatic presenting style
Nelson Mandela's daughter, Makaziwe, described Komla Dumor as a "shining star of Africa"
Tributes have been paid to BBC TV presenter Komla Dumor, who died suddenly at his London home on Saturday at the age of 41. It is thought he suffered a heart attack. A Ghanaian, Dumor joined the BBC in 2007 and became a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus on Africa programme.
With Komla Dumor's sudden and tragic death, Africa has lost one of its brightest young talents. Komla was an inspirational journalist, always determined to find the facts and report on the truth. I shall miss his smile and wonderful sense of humour. May his soul rest in peace. Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General
For us Africans, we feel very proud when news about Africa are conveyed by an African... and Mr Komla Dumor did an excellent job. There is no doubt he got that job not because he was an African, but because he was highly qualified. Therefore he brought great honour to Africa... This is a great loss to us all in Africa. Ombeni Sefue, Chief Secretary to Tanzania's president
Komla swept into the world, stylish and sure, with his big chuckle, the light in his eyes, a genuine goodwill for people, a familiarity with laughter. He had no false modesty, yet an endearing insecurity lurked beneath his flair-filled confidence. He had, too, something close to innocence, a wonderful capacity for wonder. And now he is gone. We have lost a star.Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author, wirting in Nigeria's Premium Times
SOURCE: BBC NEWS
I'm so sad to learn about the passing of Mr. Komla Dumor. He was one of my best inspirators! yaani kama vile nilikuwa namjua. We should learn to be happy more in life and appreciate everything and everyone around us more! Life is too fragile.
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