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Spelling Bee Nigeria Season 3 Targets Young Talent Nationwide

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1 month ago

September 25, 2026

Spelling Bee Nigeria Season 3 opens for students aged 8 to 13, offering a powerful route to national recognition and international exposure in the US

Spelling Bee Nigeria Season 3 has opened registration for students aged 8 to 13 across Nigeria, offering young learners a chance to compete for national recognition and potential international exposure in the United States.

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The new season of the academic competition is supported by the U.S. Mission Nigeria, Rotary Club of Victoria Island East and other institutional partners, with organisers positioning the programme as a platform for literacy, confidence and academic excellence.

Registration is currently open at a fee of ₦10,000 for pupils in primary and early secondary education, with students from schools across the country expected to participate.

The competition is powered by Young Educators Africa, which has continued to expand the initiative as an educational platform combining spelling challenges with opportunities for personal development and global exposure.

The campaign for the new season features Newton Temojo, winner of the 2026 Spelling Bee in Nigeria championship.

His appearance highlights the pathway the organisers hope to create from national competition to international opportunities.

Beyond testing spelling ability, the organisers say the programme is designed to strengthen communication skills, self-confidence and a lasting interest in learning.

The competition will culminate in a national championship, while outstanding performers will have opportunities to represent Nigeria internationally.

The international pathway is a key attraction for students and families looking beyond conventional academic competitions.

Previous editions have attracted participation from schools in several states, while partnerships with educational organisations, corporate sponsors and community groups have helped broaden the competition’s reach.

Checkers Custard, Lucid Education Initiative and Kids FM are among the organisations supporting the latest season, reflecting wider interest in programmes focused on youth education and talent development.

Registration information released by the organisers states that payments are to be made through a designated Ecobank account, with payment confirmations processed via WhatsApp.

As Spelling Bee Nigeria Season 3 gets underway, organisers are looking to attract a fresh cohort of young contestants ready to test their vocabulary, compete with peers and pursue opportunities beyond Nigeria.

For participating students, the competition offers more than a spelling challenge.

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It provides a potentially powerful platform to develop confidence, gain national visibility and, for the strongest performers, pursue international academic exposure.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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5 days ago

November 2, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.