Hannah Ajala is a multi‑award‑winning international journalist, founder of We Are Black Journos, and a media consultant celebrated for her remarkable storytelling. Hannah spent over three years travelling across Africa, producing documentaries and broadcasts for global organisations, while exploring communities, culture, and life across 16 countries in the continent.

Her career grew further at the BBC, where she worked across radio, digital news, Current Affairs, BBC World Service, and BBC Africa, with highlights including reporting on Nigerian elections, interviewing Femi Kuti, and delivering TEDx talks. In 2018, she founded We Are Black Journos, a thriving platform amplifying the voices of Black journalists in the UK.

A passionate traveller who has visited over 50 countries, Hannah also has speciality in consulting on podcasts and speaks internationally on storytelling, and diversity and inclusion. She recently presented the acclaimed and multiple award winning true‑crime podcast series Love Janessa and is currently writing a book on romance fraud in the age of AI.

 “Working with Hannah on the hit podcast Love, Janessa was a real joy. One thing I heard over and over again from audiences who listened to the series was how engaging they found Hannah as presenter. She brought a warmth and humanity that really elevated the story and allowed listeners to connect both with her and the characters. I hope we get to work with her again in the future.”

Hannah is currently available for voiceover work, TV, radio and podcast presenting, interviewing, and event hosting (with availability to travel)

CONTACT:

contact@thisishannahajala.com

It’s been a pleasure working with Hannah, and I’m sure she’s enjoyed her time with BBC Focus on Africa radio – a very strong brand in broadcasting with a great team, revered across Africa. She swiftly fitted into the team, bringing with her a range of skills and ideas. Her passion, curiosity, creativity and bravery are evident.  She is a gifted journalist with hunger to tell the Africa story to audiences on the continent and beyond.

– Solomon Mugera, Director of Communication and External Relations at Africa Development Bank, former Regional Editor of BBC Africa.