Jonah Buyoya
Zambian journalist
Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1997-02-07) February 7, 1997 (age 27) Choma, Zambia |
| Nationality | Zambia |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Years active | 2014 - Present |
| Known for | Journalism |
| Television | Diamond TV Zambia |
| Awards | Komla Dumor Award (2022) |
Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya (born 7 February 1997 in Choma, Southern Zambia) is a multi-award-winning Zambian journalist, winner of the BBC Komla Dumor Award 2022 and television presenter at Diamond Television, a leading private TV station in Lusaka Zambia.[1] [2] [3]
Education and career
Jonah studied at St. Edmunds' Secondary School and is currently pursuing tertiary qualifications at Cavendish University and Zambian Open University.
He began presenting news at Diamond Television in 2017 introduced by Costa Mwansa and has been at the station since then, often interviewing politicians and Zambian public figures on national issues.
Awards
In 2022, Buyoya won the BBC Award for African journalism.[4]
References
- ^ "TrueLove". TrueLove. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "World Business Report - Zambia's economic challenges - BBC Sounds". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ Chanda, Patience Mumbi (2017-09-18). "Meet Zambia's Youngest Award Winning Newscaster | Zed Hype Mag". Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Zambia journalist Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya win BBC News Komla Dumor award". BBC News Pidgin. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
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