Orators Public Speaking Challenge Season 5: Korban Nkrumah and Tallissa Tamaklo Shine as Champions
- Korban Adomba Nkrumah and Tallissa Abui Tamaklo were crowned champions in the Orators Public Speaking Challenge season five
- 94 contestants from 17 schools participated, showcasing their oratory skills through prepared speeches, group challenges, and impromptu rounds
- The event celebrated leadership and resilience, with participants delivering powerful speeches that left lasting impressions on judges and audiences
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On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the auditorium of Academic City University transformed as it hosted the fifth season of the Orators Public Speaking Challenge.
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The event was organised by the Academic Talent Development Programme (ATDP) in collaboration with Speech Forces.
The programme was a resounding celebration of communication, bringing together young talents from across Ghana to showcase their oratory prowess.
The challenge attracted 94 contestants from 17 schools. The challenge was designed to meticulously test every aspect of public speaking, including prepared speeches, group challenges, and impromptu rounds.
Korban and Tallissa claim victory
At the heart of this edition were two exceptional voices that captivated the audience and judges alike:
- Junior Champion: Korban Adomba Nkrumah from Galaxy International School emerged as the standout performer in the junior category. His speech, delivered with confidence and clarity, left an indelible mark, earning him the top spot.
- Senior Champion: Tallissa Abui Tamaklo from SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (SOS-HGIC) dominated the senior category. Her performance, marked by conviction and originality, secured her the coveted title.
Both champions not only demonstrated exceptional oratory skills but also embodied the spirit of leadership and resilience that the challenge aims to foster.
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Each participant of the competition brought his or her unique perspective to the stage. Phillipa Sunkwa-Mills and Gadia Amoaka from Galaxy International School represented the junior category with a strong performance.
Season five challenges contestants’ speaking abilities
The senior category was fiercely contested by Samuel Adjei-Kyeremateng from Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC–Legon) and Maame Akosua Degyaw Acka from Christian High School.
The event's format challenged contestants across multiple dimensions:
- Prepared Speeches: Participants delivered powerful presentations on topics close to their hearts, showcasing their ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Group Challenge: Teams collaborated under time pressure to present thought-provoking ideas, testing their teamwork and quick thinking.
- Impromptu Round: Finalists faced the ultimate test of thinking on their feet, persuading the audience with wit and originality.
As the curtains closed on Season five, the victory of Korban and Tallissa represented the promise of a future where young people are empowered to share their perspectives and shape society with words that matter.
The Orators Public Speaking Challenge has become a beacon for leadership development, nurturing the next generation of communicators and change-makers.
Ghanaians shine at robotics competition
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that St. Louis Senior High School in Kumasi secured second place at the 2025 Pan-African Robotics Competition (PARC) held in Senegal.
The all-female Firefly IO Robotics team faced nearly 30 teams from across Africa, showcasing their impressive robot built with VEX IQ kits to tackle tasks in phosphate production and fertiliser development.
Despite narrowly missing first place due to more advanced robotic kits used by their competitors, the team’s performance earned them a spot at the 2026 World Robotics Competitions in the US.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
