NSMQ 2025 Final: Black Sherif Sends Good Wishes to OWASS, Botwe and Augusco
- Music star Black Sherif has sent a heartfelt message to all three finalists of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ)
- He urged Opoku Ware SHS, Mfantsipim School, and St. Augustine’s College to compete peacefully
- Tension for the contest has grown stronger as all three schools have a history of winning and are determined to claim this year’s bragging rights
Music star Black Sherif, also known as Blako, has extended his best wishes to all three finalists of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ 2025).
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In a video shared by JoyNews, the official media partner of the quiz, the Ghanaian music icon added his voice to motivate the brilliant students ahead of the grand finale.
“Salute my finalists. I love you so much, and I want to congratulate you,” he said warmly.
“I am proud of you, and I know your friends and families are too.”
Encouraging them further, Black Sherif added, “Whether you carry the trophy or not, you are champions. Today is a good day to celebrate and go home peacefully.”
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OWASS chants prayers ahead of NSMQ final
As the grand finale of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) draws near, Opoku Ware Senior High School (OWASS) has turned to prayer, seeking divine favour before the contest begins in a few minutes.
Hoping to claim their third national title, the Kumasi-based school has attracted massive attention online, with videos capturing their fervent prayers and chants.
Opoku Ware SHS will face two formidable rivals, St. Augustine’s College (Augusco) and Mfantsipim School, the defending champions, in what promises to be a thrilling intellectual showdown.
In another development, Dr Jimmy Newton, of the famous 2019 NSMQ-winning team, has predicted an early win for his school, Saint Augustine's, in today’s final.
In an interview, YEN.com.gh chanced upon, he expressed the boys’ readiness to bring back the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) trophy to the school.
“The school has to win. Augusco must win,” he exclaimed during the interview.
He further called on fellow old students to troop in today with their full support for their representatives.
“The morale is very important. It’s not just about the knowledge the boys have on stage,” he said, stressing the need for more support as they face the other two titans, who knows, perhaps another win for the ‘Greens.’
Augusco is a two-time champion, having first won in 2007 and again in 2019. They now hope to secure a third victory today against the other contestants.
NSMQ final: Augusco, OWASS, Mfantsipim clash today
The NSMQ, over the years, has garnered a massive following, promoting healthy academic competition among top-performing senior high schools (SHSs) in Ghana.
Reaching any stage of the contest has become a bragging right not just for students but also for old students, who often go to great lengths to ensure their alma mater excels in the competition.
This year’s season has come to an end, and today marks the grand finale.
Among the many senior high schools from across the 16 regions of Ghana, three made it to the finals: St. Augustine’s College (Augusco), Opoku Ware SHS (OWASS), and Mfantsipim School (Botwe), the defending champions.
The quiz is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today, November 6, 2025.
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NSMQ final: OWASS star shares his expectations
YEN.com.gh earlier published a story on Stephen Apemah-Baah, the poster boy for Opoku Ware School (OWASS) in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz.
In a video on the Facebook page of Joy News, the brilliant young student spoke for the first time in this contest, expressing his motivation to win the trophy, as many people see him as a role model.
Stephen has been making headlines for his remarkable achievements, having represented his school since Form One, continued in Form Two, and once again in his final year.
Source: YEN.com.gh
