Ede Prize Launches Yoruba Language Spelling Bee Among Young Nigerians [Video]

• Ede Prize organized a spelling bee for indigenous languages to promote the Yoruba language, culture and traditions
• The organiser, Bobo Omotayo, is teaming up with Teammasters, an organisation that holds nationwide spelling bees
• The competition is in two categories according to the ages of students participating

The inaugural indigenous language spelling bee, the Ede Prize for Language, has been launched, and it aims to celebrate and preserve the Yoruba language.

The first-of-its-kind indigenous spelling bee was created to promote literacy and academic excellence among students. It will also foster a stronger sense of cultural heritage and linguistic diversity.

According to Ede Prize’s creator Bobo Omotayo, the groundbreaking initiative collaborates with Teammasters, a reputable organisation that organises nationwide spelling bees. He noted the project aims to inspire the next generation to be proud of their mother tongue and culture. He proceeded, saying the event will empower young peopleparticipating medium to demonstrate their language …