Nkonkonsa Celebrity Gossip From Africa
Tyrone Marhguy, one of the two dreadlocked students, who had to fight their way to Achimota High School through the court, is among the school’s team for this year’s national science and maths quiz.
Mr Marghuy and Oheneba Nkrabeah were denied admission to the school for wearing dreadlocks but won a court fight that compelled the school to accept him with his hairdo.
On Friday, 2 June 2023, the school posted a photo of Marghuy and his other NSMQ team members on social media along with the text: “#AchimotaAt96 Last month, our @nsmqghana team participated in a trial session as we prepare for the upcoming quiz season. We encourage all members of our community to reach out to the team and help equip them for a successful season.”
After winning the contest in 2004, Achimota School has not been able to lift the NSMQ trophy for almost two decades
The post has shocked many over how Achimota School initially refused to admit the brilliant student because of his dreadlocks. “The chief cornerstone was once rejected. Wei! Why do this to ourselves,” a Facebook user wrote.
Another said “Shame on yall, the guy u were dragging around bcoz of Locs is the one making u proud,” with one Dr Yaw Opoku adding that“Eeeiiii. This guy prophesied that he will be there to represent them. Indeed, he has fulfilled his dream. Rasta! Hard guy”.
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