TYS challenge

THE AFRICAN HISTORY AWARD (STUDENT EDITION)

Watch. Learn. Retell. Win.

Bold With Jo is calling on secondary school students across Africa to bring African history to life through storytelling.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  1. Watch selected African history videos on the Bold With Jo YouTube channel

  2. Choose a topic that resonates with you

  3. Write an essay or story inspired by what you learned

WHAT TO WRITE

• A real historical retelling

• A fictional story inspired by history

• A “what if” version of African history

• Your perspective on a historical figure

WHAT YOU WIN

A 20k (Nigerian Naira) cash prize for the winning student

Winning entries published on boldwithjo.com

Note: Your submission must reference at least one video from the Bold With Jo YouTube channel.

WHY THIS MATTERS

We want participants to engage with African history and retell it in bold, creative, and original ways.

  • The top 10 entries would be announced in May

  • Entries start: April 15th

  • Deadline: April 30th.

  • Submit here: link