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Runako Celina is a British investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker. She is known for reporting and producing BBC investigations, notably Racism for Sale (2022), a BBC Africa Eye documentary about a Chinese video-making industry exploiting African children,[1] and Death in Dubai (2025), a BBC Eye and BBC World Service investigation into the death of Ugandan woman Monic Karungi and the exploitation of Ugandan women in Dubai.[2]
Career
[edit]Celina lived in China for seven years before returning to the United Kingdom in 2020.[3] While in China, she co-founded Black Livity China, a media platform documenting the experiences of Africans and people of African descent in China and in relation to China.[4]
In 2021, Celina graduated from City, University of London with an MA in Investigative Journalism and joined BBC Africa Eye.[5]
In 2022, Celina and Malawian journalist Henry Mhango reported Racism for Sale for BBC Africa Eye. The documentary investigated personalised videos filmed in Malawi and circulated on Chinese social media, including videos in which African children were made to repeat racist phrases in Mandarin.[6]
In 2025, Celina reported and produced Death in Dubai, a BBC Eye and BBC World Service investigation released as both a documentary and a season of the podcast World of Secrets.[7][8]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BBC News Awards | Rising Star | Racism For Sale | Nominated | [9] |
| 2023 | One World Media | New Voice Award | Won | [10] | |
| Grierson Awards | Best Documentary Presenter | Nominated | [11] | ||
| 2025 | Edinburgh TV Awards | Visionary Live Pitch | Won | [12] | |
| 2026 | Amnesty Media Awards | Radio & Podcasts | World Of Secrets: Death In Dubai | Nominated | [13] |
| Royal Television Society Television Journalism Awards | Best Current Affairs programme | Won | [14] | ||
| Gracie Awards | Audio Podcast - News/Investigative | Won | [15] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Malawi trial of Chinese man accused of making racist videos embarrasses Beijing". 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Death in Dubai podcast is a grim tale of sex trafficking — review". www.ft.com. Archived from the original on 2025-10-22. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Runako Celina". Broadcast. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ Kuo, Lily; Davidson, Helen (2020-03-29). "'They see my blue eyes then jump back' – China sees a new wave of xenophobia". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Journalism alumna exposes racist online videos". City St George's, University of London. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Malawi trial of Chinese man accused of making racist videos embarrasses Beijing". 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ Sturges, Fiona (15 September 2025). "Death in Dubai podcast is a grim tale of sex trafficking — review". Financial Times. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ Duggins, Alexi; Davies, Hannah J.; Harrison, Phil; Harrison, Hannah J. Daviesand Phil (2025-09-22). "The Williams sisters are back on court: best podcasts of the week". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "2022 Winners". BBC News Awards. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "2023 Winners". One World Media. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "2023 Grierson Awards Nominations Announced". griersontrust.org. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Adolescence wins prizes including best drama at Edinburgh TV Festival awards". The National. 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Entry Finalists". Amnesty Media Awards. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Winners announced for RTS Television Journalism Awards 2026 | Royal Television Society". rts.org.uk. 2026-03-04. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2026-04-29). "2026 Gracie Awards Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-29.