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Akrobeto takes on NSMQ problem of the day after challenge from quiz mistress

Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:52:58 +0000

On the latest episode of the Real News, the charismatic host Akrobeto welcomed the challenge posed by the quiz mistress, Prof. Elsie Kaufmann, during the National Science and Maths Quiz finale.

With humor and determination, Akrobeto took on the problem of the day, turning it into a lighthearted competition.

As the camera rolled, Akrobeto playfully tackled the quiz question, all while keeping his audience entertained.

He couldn’t help but comment on his own perspiration saying, “viewers, you see how I am sweating,” adding an extra layer of amusement to the segment.

During the segment, Akrobeto spent approximately 5 minutes attempting to answer the complex question.

His unique and comical approach left the audience both amused and impressed, making it a memorable moment on the show.

Akrobeto’s response to the challenge added an enjoyable twist to the competition and showcased his ability to entertain while educating.

Meanwhile, on Monday, October 30, Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC) won the 2023 edition of the quiz. This was PRESEC’s eighth victory in the competition.

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NSMQ2017: Adisadel boys were ‘intimidated’ by crowd – Dr Kaufmann

Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:55:27 +0000

The host of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has suggested that then defending champions Adisadel College, might have been intimidated by the crowd in the final of the 2017 competition.
Dr Elsie Effah Kaufmann said despite the fact that the contestants have practised on several occasions they get intimidated by the big stage.
“The [contestants] can practice all they like at home and in their schools, but when they get onto the stage with the lights and the microphones, it’s a problem so they need to adjust quickly to deal with that kind of stress,” she said.

The grand finale, held at the National Theatre, was eventually won by Prempeh College who garnered 53 points, edging past second-placed St. Thomas Aquinas by two points.
However, social media was dominated by talk of the performance of Adisadel College, represented by Edward De-Graft, Vanderpuije Quansah and Sylvanus Afful Assan-Annobil, who finished way behind on 31 points.
The highly-patronized final saw many old students of the participating schools join the crowd at the National Theatre to cheer on their contestants.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, Dr Kaufmann stated that, the two contestants’ performance might have been affected by the increased attention despite her attempts to get them to relax.
“Adisadel, on the final day, was not looking as confident as the Adisadel we had seen previously. The young men – De-Graft and Annobil – they seemed intimidated by the crowd. Every time I see that in a contestant, it bothers me. I tried to make some jokes to get them to relax but they were still so tense,” she said.

‘Prempeh were amazing’
Dr Kaufmann also praised the champions, Prempeh College for their stunning performances throughout the competition, culminating in their win at the tournament.
She noted their record 82-point haul in their Quarterfinal which she acknowledged as impressive, despite having docked them two points for “indiscipline” in that contest.
According to her, the contestants from the school might have tried to intimidate the other contestants by ringing their bells while the students from the other schools were speaking.

Dr Kaufmann, however, added that Wonder Sarfo-Ansah and Daniel Osei Badu were a formidable team who could challenge any other in the world.
“[Prempeh College] were amazing honestly. [The quarter-final] was the contest where I actually penalised them. So my advice to them after that was to work on their discipline.”
“I penalised them on two occasions in the same contest and yet they still got 82. It was a very strong team and on a good day, they could answer any question. They were good.”

'Please bring back my bag' – Quiz Mistress begs thief

Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:46:23 +0000

The quiz mistress for the just ended National Science and Maths quiz has appealed to the thief who stole her bag to be considerate and bring her bag back to her.
Dr Elsie Effah Kaufmann’s handbag was declared missing after students from the Prempeh College, winners of the 2017 edition, stormed the stage with their heads to receive the coveted trophy.
The black silk handbag with a red zip, Dr Kaufmann exclusively told Adomonline.com’s Kwaku Nti and Dennis Adu, contained her valuables including her phone, ID Cards from the University of Ghana where she is a senior lecturer, her car keys and home keys as well.
Dr Kaufmann said she realized her handbag had been stolen after she had helped staff and students of Prempeh College to lift the trophy, which a hundred and fifty (150) school contested.
Although a secret camera captured the thief while in the process of stealing her bag, the bag has since not been returned.
Dr. Effah in a Facebook post on the timeline of one of her sisters, Belinda Yaa Dankwaa Effah pleaded with the thief saying “On humanitarian grounds, please bring back my bag”.
Below is the post: