Rethinking Success and School Labels in Ghana

I attended Harvard – just not the one you think: Rethinking success, career paths and school labels in Ghana

In recent days, Ghana’s digital space has been awash with heated exchanges sparked by a seemingly simple opinion. Richlove Oduro, a student from Nsein Secondary School in the Western Region, described the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) as a “show-off.” That remark, interpreted by some as dismissive, ignited responses, most notably from neurosurgeon Isabella, who invoked the story of Francisca, an NSMQ finalist-turned Harvard graduate who excelled academically and rose to global reco...

By Caleb Ahinakwah