REGISTER FOR ECHOES OF AFRICA CHALLENGE 2026! The Spearhead is proud to promote a competition designed to support young Africans in understanding our history and heritage. History Africa has opened registration today for the Echoes of Africa Challenge 2026, a virtual quiz competition for junior-secondary and senior-secondary students in all 54 African countries. The theme is “Africa Know Thyself: ‘Beyond the Single Narrative’” Indeed, while many people begin the discussion on Africa with colonialism and slavery and end it with poverty and corruption, History Africa seeks to broaden the conversation. The real African story begins with the oldest human fossils found, marking the continent as the birthplace of humanity and many great civilisations. History Africa then aims to teach African children about the impact of colonialism, the partition of our continent without our consent, the ongoing Scramble for Africa to this day, and the liberation heroes who didn’t back down against foreign intervention and colonial-backed leaders’ treachery. The virtual competition will occur on 10 October and 17 October for registrants. Those young Africans who write the best essays will have a chance to win prizes. First position will receive 150,000 naira, second position will get 100,000 naira and third position will win 75,000 naira. All prize winners will receive a medal, certificate, educational materials, mentorship and training opportunities. So young Africans: How much do you know about Africa? Register until 25 September by visiting historyafrica.org. The entry fee is 2,000 naira.