To Komla Dumor A Tribute

By Kwesi Atta Sakyi

20th January 2014

When the story is told
Behold, of young Africans bold
Komla Dumor’s own will hold
Among veterans and the old
Among radio and TV geniuses

Komla was the quintessential genial giant
A genre genie export from Joy FM Ghana local
To BBC Radio and TV global
Komla was an expose of face of Africa
Behold, epitome of the good things African
Behold, the vibrant vibes of booming voice

From Kigali to Mali and Kinshasa
From Lagos to Luanda , Nairobi and Cape Town,
Komla was everywhere in a flurry of hurry
To spread the word in town in Africa
‘BBC Africa Radio and TV is in town, come tell your story to the world’
He covered the globe from pole to pole
In gargantuan Superman strides
Komla reported live with power, panache and passion
His suave suits latest in fashion
Komla knew neither failure nor fatigue
He was on top of his league

Komla demonstrated utmost religiosity in journalistic devotion
He was consumed by journalist fervour,
In his giant persona presence,
Every journalistic challenge, a Lilliputian

Copyright © 2014 Kwesi Atta Sakyi