Ghanaian investigative journalist Godwin Asediba continues his remarkable rise on the international media landscape, earning recognition at the 2025 Foreign Press Media Awards in the United Kingdom — the world’s oldest association of foreign journalists.
This honour marks yet another milestone in a year that has seen Asediba’s work spark conversations, influence policy, and elevate the standards of African journalism on the world stage.
The UK recognition comes as Godwin secured a coveted spot among the top three finalists for the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award, one of the industry’s most competitive global prizes. His selection places him in the ranks of exceptional young reporters whose work demonstrates courage, depth, and public impact.
Godwin’s nomination was powered by three of his most compelling investigations:
- Troubled Morgue, an exposé uncovering decay and mismanagement within Ghana’s morgue system.
- Trapped in War, a human-centred feature that brought the experiences of civilians in conflict zones to global audiences.
- Hooked on Red, an investigative dive into the rising addiction to a dangerous mixture popular among young people.
Together, these stories not only earned him global acclaim but cemented his reputation as a journalist deeply committed to accountability and public-interest reporting.
This international spotlight adds to what has already been a defining year for him. In Ghana, Godwin was recently named Journalist of the Year 2024 by the Ghana Journalists Association, the highest honour in the country’s media industry.
Following the announcement, President John Dramani Mahama personally congratulated him, praising his fearless storytelling and contribution to national development.
From telling overlooked human stories to challenging systems with evidence-based reporting, Godwin Asediba continues to represent a new generation of African journalists breaking barriers and capturing global attention. His journey, marked by dare and purpose, serves as an inspiration to emerging reporters across Ghana and the continent.
TV3’s Godwin Asediba wins Journalist of the Year Award at 29th GJA event
