The 2024 NSMQ quarterfinal stage has seen giants falling to lesser-ranked senior high schools.
Notable institutions like Accra Academy, Adisadel College, Prempeh College, and Pope John SHS, among others, have so far been ousted from the competition.
Other trending topics are Botwe, Presec, Black Sherif, and Peggy Oppong.
Here’s a breakdown of why these topics are trending:
Botwe
The Mfantsipim Boys have qualified for the next stage of the NSMQ after defeating Ashanti Region giants, Prempeh College, in a tough contest.
Both schools performed admirably, scoring 53 points each, but a tiebreaker question determined the outcome.
Mfantsipim correctly answered the question, edging past Prempeh to reach the semifinals with a final score of 56 points.
PRESEC
The eight-time champions of the National Science and Maths Quiz, who are on a quest to win their ninth trophy, sailed through the quarterfinal stage with ease, defeating both Pope John SHS and St. James Seminary SHS with a score of 59 points.
Peggy Oppong
Netizens are sharing fond memories of their childhood and school days as they reminisce about becoming fans of Peggy Oppong’s captivating story books.
Black Sherif
Black Sherif's "Rebel Music" has officially been released, and netizens are buzzing with excitement over the song.
Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:
End of contest
— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 24, 2024
Mfantsipim School: 56pts
Prempeh College: 53pts
Swedru Sec. School: 27pts#NSMQ2024 #NSMQQuarters #Primetime pic.twitter.com/eyU7a1B6mj
How Mfantsipim School won the tie breaker against Prempeh College🔥❤️🖤.#NSMQ2024 #NSMQQuarters pic.twitter.com/xz0HDiePik
— KANKAN BI ƐDƐ 🇬🇭 (@FaroukAgyemang1) October 24, 2024
MOMENTS THAT WILL LAST FOREVER!
— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 24, 2024
When they ask you what happened here? Tell them the landlords gave the Sofoline boys an early ticket back home!
Black & Ready! #NSMQ2024 #NSMQQuarters #Primetime pic.twitter.com/2P0anuuCNu
Herh Prempeh College can make mouth ooo, buh TG for Botwe they won’t make noise anymore. pic.twitter.com/7OyyN0WBOJ
— Sweet Israel (@SweetIsrael_) October 24, 2024
I have said it on my times that, the Osei Tutu Boys’ School is the only pride of Ashanti Region.We will keep carrying the region at our back like the Ɔtumfour Osei Tutu I did,that we have Asanteman today!!Botwe has kicked out PC, OT will lash Botwe heavily at the semis we move !
— KA-G (@TheAmoakoGyampa) October 24, 2024
End of contest
— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 24, 2024
Presbyterian Boys' Sec. School: 59pts
Pope John SHS & Min. Sem: 46pts
St. James Sem. SHS: 31pts#NSMQ2024 #NSMQQuarters #Primetime pic.twitter.com/4hZrC0bRMn
🎉 PRESEC is the GR8est! 🎉
— Ɔdadeɛ-Presec Alumni (@Odadee_Official) October 24, 2024
The time has come for yet another moment of glory! PRESEC is on the verge of securing our 9th @NSMQGhana trophy 🏆 and there’s no stopping us! We are SEVEN, the GR8, and soon-to-be ADO9!!
“In Thy Light, We Shall See Light” shines brighter than ever pic.twitter.com/hVQQMPaZNq
https://t.co/89yfmt64yL pic.twitter.com/BEw8U7QRgE
— PRESEC, Legon (@PRESECLEGON_) October 24, 2024
Don’t say anything , just like for Presec Legon#NSMQQuarters pic.twitter.com/7f1lIhVBst
— Rowland🤍 (@Ghana_Ronaldo) October 24, 2024
pic.twitter.com/khsa7ZnQmY https://t.co/HF4iLIVty7
— PRESEC, Legon (@PRESECLEGON_) October 24, 2024
Black Sherif is proving why he won the artist of the year and he will do it again #RebelMusic pic.twitter.com/wNUccFRost
— Mr.AHENKORAH🧍🇺🇸 (@_mrahenkorah) October 25, 2024
Naaahhh what dem take create this boy? Huh?? He’s indeed a rebel⛓️ Anytime he drops, I enter the song. I relate to the songs pass him sef@blacksherif_ pic.twitter.com/Woyz2WI1FG
— CHURCHILL⛪️ (@Anopakoko1) October 25, 2024
Black sherif , Rebel Music is out and running #RebelMusic https://t.co/4QQIHoJzv5 pic.twitter.com/L6ku4kGqm9
— Mempeasem President (@AsieduMends) October 25, 2024
MAG/AE
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