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BBC Focus on Africa reporter Komla Dumor dies suddenly at age 41

Ganaian journalist and main presenter of the BBC World News programme Focus on Africa, Komla Dumor has passed away. The TV anchor reportedly passed away at his home in London today Jan. 18th. He was 41.

Dumor joined the BBC as a radio broadcaster in 2007 after a decade of journalism in Ghana. From then until 2009 he hosted Network Africa for BBC World Service radio, before joining The World Today programme.

In 2009 Komla Dumor became the first host of Africa Business Report on BBC World News. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.
at 1/18/2014 09:43:00 pm

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  1. BONARIO NNAGS18 January 2014 at 21:46

    Couldn't control ny emotions when I heard of his death.
    One of Africa's finest,couldn't help but ask God why.
    with teary eyes may your soul rest in peace.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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    1. Eugenia Ekeji18 January 2014 at 22:36

      Bona i hail u.

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    2. Alloy Chikezie18 January 2014 at 22:58

      Stop crying brother, please just take heart, that's life for u, its so painful, but what can we do rather move closer to God for we do not know the D-Day when we are going to leave this wicked and fucked up world, please take heart ma brother from another mother Mr Bonario. May his gentle soul rest in peace


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    3. Alloy Chikezie18 January 2014 at 23:01

      Linda please post my comment o! I don't understand why u don't post my comment sometimes when I reply to someone's comment, or is because I did not use my google account? Its not my fault o, its my fone's browser o!


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    4. Alloy Chikezie18 January 2014 at 23:04

      Stop crying brother, please just take heart, that's life for u, its so painful, but what can we do rather move closer to God for we do not know the D-Day when we are going to leave this wicked and fucked up world, please take heart ma brother from another mother Mr Bonario. May his gentle soul rest in peace, Linda pls post my comment, don't understand y u don't post my comment sometimes when I reply to someone's
      Comment, or is it cos I did not use my google account, its not may fault its my fones browser o!


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    5. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 03:27

      Bonario, same here ooo. I was watching of his interview last week. Oh #sobs# Rip . Neo

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    6. Mrs. BONARIO NNAGS19 January 2014 at 05:35

      This is quite disheartening! Rest in Peace.

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    7. Gen Voices19 January 2014 at 06:38

      STRESS!!!...I am a housewife and I still go through it. Every adult should get a BP monitor at home. You feel funny? You check. No matter how small it has risen. GET OUT of the house and straight to your doctor. RIP Sir.

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    8. @MEETD®EALEVANS™19 January 2014 at 07:04

      May d soul of d departed, through d mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

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    9. Unknown19 January 2014 at 08:27

      So sad

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    10. Naija Movies Nollywood19 January 2014 at 16:00

      what a life. and no man can ask God why? Nigerian Politics News

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  2. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:46

    Oh my God! So sad

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  3. Fuck your opinion18 January 2014 at 21:46

    That's sad. RIP

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  4. Bonita Bislam18 January 2014 at 21:47

    Such a brain! RIP sir

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  5. Chidimma18 January 2014 at 21:48

    RIP

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  6. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:49

    RIP

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  7. Peejay18 January 2014 at 21:50

    So sad, may God comfort the family he left behind. Give your life to Christ, you never know when your time will be up...

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    1. TOGOLESE18 January 2014 at 23:42

      Gbam.Jesus is the solution.My brothers and sisters give yr life to Christ before it is to late.

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  8. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:51

    POST MORTEM PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:51

    POST MORTEM PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:51

    POST MORTEM PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:51

    POST MORTEM PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  12. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:51

    POST MORTEM PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  13. AMY18 January 2014 at 21:52

    RIP Komla. God pls put an end to all ds untimely death happening evrywhr..

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  14. Unknown18 January 2014 at 21:53

    Wow!!!So Sad!He was very goood on the job.

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  15. Unknown18 January 2014 at 21:53

    Wow!!!So Sad!He was very goood on the job.

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  16. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:53

    Oh nooooo! I watch him every night....may his soul RIP,Amen.

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  17. Unknown18 January 2014 at 21:53

    Wow!!!So Sad!He was very goood on the job.

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  18. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:55

    Rip komla..ghana wil forever love nd be proud of u.....demrifa due.....rip

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  19. Walata18 January 2014 at 21:56

    Omg so damn sad R I P bro

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  20. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:56

    Its a lie! I saw him yesterday, he anchored focus on Africa yesterday evening

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    1. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:49

      Seems u havn't c d News.......Mumu
      RIP komla
      + Linda place my comment o

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    2. confessor19 January 2014 at 01:32

      Yday and 2day ain't thesame
      Rip komla

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  21. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:57

    so sad!!!

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  22. Vivian Love18 January 2014 at 21:57

    Eyaa.. So sad! Rip bro

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  23. diamondblinqZ18 January 2014 at 21:58

    Oooooopz. Traqic. Rest In Peace

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  24. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:59

    May ur soul rest in God's peace

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  25. Zenki brown18 January 2014 at 21:59

    Young nd handsome. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

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  26. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:00

    What a loss. May God give his family the fortitude to bear the loss. May his soil rest in perfect peace

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  27. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:00

    Really sad. O death , where is thy sting?

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  28. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:04

    Ahhh! Ahhhh! Ahhhhh

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  29. AnnMarie18 January 2014 at 22:06

    So sad. may his soul rest in peace

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  30. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:06

    Shocking. Even the BBC presenter who first read the news after the news bar alert found it hard holding up her voice. It made one cry. May his soul rest in peace.

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  31. Daddy's Gal18 January 2014 at 22:06

    So sad RIP

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  32. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:07

    He was an outstanding fair yet tough reporter for the BBC. Rest in peace, sir, from an ardent fan and viewer.

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  33. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:13

    O my LORD.... I can't believe this

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  34. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:14

    So sad. He was so gud @ his work

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  35. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:15

    Africa has lost one of its finest. Tomorrow is truly not promised.

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  36. dhobiz18 January 2014 at 22:18

    Sad,rest in peace bro

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  37. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:19

    R I P

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  38. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:19

    Komla was one of Africa's finest. I usually look forward to listening to him every night. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

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  39. Unknown18 January 2014 at 22:20

    So so painful...may his soul rest in peace

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  40. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:22

    This is really sad, what a promising young man. The whole world will miss you. We are so proud of you. My thoughts and prayers are with his family anf friends. You will greatly be missed. Rest in Peace dear.

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  41. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:22

    What a tragic lost, may his soul RIP

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  42. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:23

    RIP dear, Africa will miss you.

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  43. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:24

    He had an Heart attack accordin 2 BBC, RIP, May God grnt his family, Ghana & BBC d fortitude 2 bear d loss

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  44. Unknown18 January 2014 at 22:26

    RIP

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  45. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:27

    RIP,can't crying

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    1. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 06:01

      English is really difficult. "Can't crying."

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      English is really difficult. "Can't crying."

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  46. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:27

    You didn't mention cause of death. Anyway, may he rest in peace. Hilary Obiorah

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  47. slimzyose18 January 2014 at 22:27

    RIP

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  48. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:28

    Ohhhh *sobs* one of d bright stars of african journalism has passed away he's d reason why I watch bbc world rest in peace broda soo sad

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  49. Unknown18 January 2014 at 22:29

    God knows best RIP

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  50. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:36

    Really soooo sad!

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  51. Chikaka18 January 2014 at 22:36

    His wiki said cardiac arrest. May he rest in peace.

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  52. Unknown18 January 2014 at 22:37

    RIP, d world will miss U̶̲̥̅̊.

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  53. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:43

    So sad!!!!

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  54. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:47

    Oh my godd happy for him. He died?
    Fistr to comment

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  55. Unknown18 January 2014 at 22:48

    So sad death so inevitable God help us all RIP

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  56. wumy18 January 2014 at 22:49

    So sad,may his soul RIP

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  57. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:52

    Rest in peace Komla, I remember running into you at White Chapel station. I believe you fulfilled purpose although you left at the peak of your career.

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  58. Eugenia Ekeji18 January 2014 at 22:54

    Still very young a man. May his soul rest in peace.

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  59. success igbinoba18 January 2014 at 22:55

    OMG so handsome n talented to die just like dat. Lord plss grant him eternal rest n RIP#crying#

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  60. Unknown18 January 2014 at 22:55

    So sad... May his soul RIP!

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  61. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:00

    OMG!! Can't believe dis. Rip koala

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  62. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:01

    OMG!! Can't believe dis. Rip komla

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  63. Henry18 January 2014 at 23:03

    Jeez... This is sad... I loved this man.. He was good at his Job, bold and focused... Rest In Peace Komla Dumor.... A Rare Gem....#Sobs#

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  64. zee18 January 2014 at 23:04

    Oh nooo!!! RIP...u was great!

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  65. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:07

    A bright star indeed,even now your voice rings in my head. God rest your soul.

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  66. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:10

    R.I.P sir!

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  67. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:18

    This guys looks healthy. So sad. RIP

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  68. flante18 January 2014 at 23:18

    Sobs...may his soul RIP.so many people I look up to are dying.pls all shd fast n pray against unexpected death. Jesus is the only one that can save us

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  69. Adekunle18 January 2014 at 23:22

    oh my God! I still saw this guy on Tv yesterday. what a great loss for Africa. May God comfort his family. sleep on Komla.








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  70. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:24

    People have just been dropping dead this year. This is so shocking! We need to reconnect with GOD as a people and start begging for mercy! God help us all!

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  71. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:25

    People have just been dropping dead this year. We all need to reconnect with God and beg for mercy! This is so shocking. God help us all. Amen.

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  72. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:26

    People have just been dropping dead this year. This is so shocking! We need to reconnect with GOD as a people and start begging for mercy! God help us all!

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  73. joy ujunwa18 January 2014 at 23:30

    RIP

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  74. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:30

    RIP Komla Dumor.

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  75. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:30

    So so SAD but God knws d best,RIP dear u will be gr8tly missed

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  76. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:31

    May his soul RIP

    FORMER GOV. MICHEAL BOTMANG OF PLATEAU STATE IS DEAD

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  77. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:31

    Chai! Wot an untimely death....Rip komla
    #MzEmeraldSayso

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  78. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:34

    Komla died of "heart attack", according to a reliable source.

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  79. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:34

    may your soul rest in peace. ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

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  80. Unknown18 January 2014 at 23:36

    May ur soul rest in perfect peace. ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

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  81. mark18 January 2014 at 23:49

    i remember an interview i watched where he interviewed wizkid. this is sad...RIP.

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  82. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 23:56

    God pls spare the lives of ur children. Rip

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  83. Oluwadunsin19 January 2014 at 00:12

    May his soul rest in perfect peace

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  84. Unknown19 January 2014 at 00:23

    What's with all this sudden deaths and people dying in their homes lately? Well Lord knows.. Rest bruh.

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  85. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 00:24

    I couldn't believe it. So sad. Too professional. I pray he find peace in God's bosom. Chyachebe

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  86. PAVOUR19 January 2014 at 00:27

    Sad. RIP. African will miss you dearly.

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  87. Somebody19 January 2014 at 00:30

    I was shocked, when I heard the news, it's so sad. I enjoy watching his program on BBC World. It's sad. May God bless his soul.

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  88. Unknown19 January 2014 at 00:46

    To God be the glory. It's well. RIP.

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  89. djaguar19 January 2014 at 00:51

    May his soul rest in perfect peace.lost a close frnd of mine last week sunday.so painful.may there soul rest in Peace.

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  90. AGB19 January 2014 at 01:15

    Damn! This is very sad. I wish him his soul rest. I really liked his bbc focus on Africa show.

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  91. Unknown19 January 2014 at 01:23

    Am speechless, my heart is breaking this is unbelievable, may his gentle soul rest in peace. .

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  92. Unknown19 January 2014 at 01:32

    Hmmm, sad, RIP

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  93. Princess19 January 2014 at 01:37

    OMG, just like dat. Love ds guy so much. May his soul rest in peace.

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  94. Swaggs isimemen19 January 2014 at 01:48

    Jesus christ shit hw com about his death nw????? Mtcheeeeew my most handsome man on BBC komla dumor may ur soul rest in peace in jesus name Amen...... shit what went wrong nw?? D only africa guy dat make me 2 watch BBC. ooooooo shit kai

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  95. stanley innocent19 January 2014 at 04:16

    Rest sir! Rest.

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  96. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 04:46

    May ur gentle soul rest in peace. Life is too short and nobody knws tomorrow.

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  97. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 04:54

    May he rest in peace.

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  98. Unknown19 January 2014 at 05:17

    RIP, Komla. You were great in life, and you touched several homes with your candor and professionalism. I gained a lot from watching your programme on BBC.....I will surely sorely miss you. Rest in Peace, Bro. We have lost one of Africa's finest. So sad.

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  99. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 05:30

    O noooooooo. I can't believe this. I usually wake in the early hours of the morning to watch him. May your soul continue to rest in peace. We sure will miss those lovely smiles. From shinning star

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  100. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 06:02

    Linda correct yourself.The first word.

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  101. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 06:13

    May God grant him peace and heaven. I joined the family to grive for the lost.

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  102. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 06:21

    RiP

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  103. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 06:43

    Truelly sad indeed...May God grant his soul eternal rest, Amen! :(
    Ps, Linda its 'Ghanaian' not 'Ganaian'....you're a professional blogger and can't afford to make certain blunders





    PRETTY GIRL

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  104. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 07:26

    This is unbelievable, Africa has really lost a gem. RIP Komla

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  105. halliday19 January 2014 at 07:31

    Rest in peace..may God uphold nd strengthen ur family

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  106. Drkevwe19 January 2014 at 07:53

    Sudden death. Something cardiac fishing in the background. People make attempts to exercise more please. It's great for cardiac health.

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  107. Unknown19 January 2014 at 07:57

    So sad,RIP Komla. God pls put an end to all ds untimely death happening evrywhre..

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  108. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 08:13

    UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

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  109. pedro Akpaka19 January 2014 at 08:37

    So so sad,May his soul test in peace

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  110. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 09:57

    Too sad and unbearable. Am tying with goose pimples all over me. Death is so wicked. So I won't hear your sweet voice on Focus on Africa anymore? *Crying*....So-Nature

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  111. Unknown19 January 2014 at 10:40

    May his soul rest in peace

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  112. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 10:40

    May you find peace in God amen

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  113. Apple19 January 2014 at 11:06

    Sooooo sad! I wonder what killed him? R.I.P

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  114. Titus Marius V19 January 2014 at 11:36

    How sad!,hard to believe,r.i.p.

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  115. Unknown19 January 2014 at 12:00

    RIP

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  116. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 12:56

    pls accept my heart felt condonlence

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  117. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 13:25

    So sad. God Giveth and Taketh. May his gentle soul rest in peace. For those us still alive....How would like to be remembered when you are long gone?

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  118. Unknown19 January 2014 at 18:45

    OH my God,so sad,with tears in my eyes may your soul rest in peace,Mennnn cant still belive...

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  119. Unknown19 January 2014 at 18:46

    OH my God,so sad,with tears in my eyes may your soul rest in peace,Mennnn cant still belive...

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  120. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 20:53

    me and my partner always talk about work and stress...and we both concluded that if one should drop..you think the business would stop..of course it wouldn't...health is wealth..this is not old women's tale...

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  121. Kenturky20 January 2014 at 00:10

    Amen

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  122. Anonymous20 January 2014 at 07:52

    waow RIP!

    Ghanaian not Ganaian Linda!

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  123. ebonyz...20 January 2014 at 10:42

    RIP Komla!!!

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