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𝗘𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗶’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🌍
14-𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟-𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑁𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐴𝑑𝑒𝑜𝑙𝑢 𝑂𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑜𝑓𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑠 2026 𝐴𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑒𝑒
Fourteen-year-old Adeolu Oreofe has emerged as the 2026 African Spelling Bee Champion in the Junior Category, defeating contestants from over 30 African nations.
The student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti, claimed the continental title at the 8th African Spelling Bee held in Harare, Zimbabwe, from March 18 to 21.
She outspelled brilliant minds from South Africa, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Malawi to secure the top spot, earning a $5,000 educational scholarship and an award plaque.
Her victory caps a dedicated journey: she previously placed fifth in the 2025 African Spelling Bee and second in the 2025 Nigeria Spelling Bee. Fellow Nigerian Abdurrahman Yusuf took third place, while South Africa’s Ashton Singh finished second.
The Nigerian contingent finished as the second-best national team overall, trailing only South Africa. Following her historic win, Adeolu is set to represent Africa at the World Spelling Bee in China later this year.
𝐄𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬
“Building on an already impressive track record of excellence. Second place in the 2023 MTN Spelling Bee, second in the 2024 Ekiti State Spelling Bee, fifth in the 2025 African Spelling Bee, and second in the 2025 Nigeria Spelling Bee.
Today, Ekiti celebrates a true shining light and global ambassador in the making. Heartfelt congratulations to the incredible family that nurtured her dreams and the dedicated teachers whose guidance helped shape this champion. Your unwavering support has written this beautiful success story.
This victory fills every Ekiti heart with immense pride and unstoppable joy.
This achievement shows the Ekiti State Government’s commitment to strengthening education.”
#Education #Spellingbee #Africa #Nigeria #Ekiti
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