They started as 12. Bold, confident, intelligent and ready to battle for Ghana's biggest prize on TV. Over the past 13 weeks, they have showcased the brilliance of the Ghanaian university graduate on the Challenge educational reality series which climaxes this Friday December 14, 2012 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Hall at Ridge in Accra 7pm.
The series, which is an initiative of the British Council brought to you by Tigo and produced by Gh-One entertainment TV, aims at rewarding bright and ambitious Ghanaian university graduate with a once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue a post graduate scholarship at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The four finalists who will be battling it out for the top prize on Friday include: 25 year-old graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Business School, Prince Anyetei Adjei, (Bsc Banking and Finance -1st Class),
25 year-old Desmond Papa Kwesi Hackman (1st Class - Nutrition and Bio Chemistry), graduate of the University of Ghana, Samaad Yussif, (Economics Major and Mathematics Minor 1st Class) a 23 year old graduate also of the University of Ghana and the only lady to have survived the long journey, 25 year old Sharon Rose Lithur, graduate of the Central University College with a 2nd Upper in Bsc Admin, accounting option.
The finalists were carefully selected by the Challenge Board comprising Albert Ocran of Legacy and Legacy, Dr. Audrey Gadzekpo and Prof. Robert Hinson, both of the University of Ghana and financial analyst and consultant, Abena Amoah after the nearly three months long competition. Over those three months the board had the arduous task of evaluating weekly performances of the contestants ensuring that the right candidates made it to the final. 8 others were fired along the way by the board from the various tasks which included sales, charity, film, creativity, a smart brains quiz and a lot more.
The final task; the decider for who made it to the grand finale was the great debate where the then 6 final challengers posed as aspiring presidential candidates and had their own version of a presidential debate session. Topics that were fiercely debated on that episode included issues on health, employment with emphasis on youth employment, arts, culture and tourism as well as education.
Two well respected candidates, Afua and Selase got the kick after this session after the former failed to impress the board as to why she deserved a slot in the final and the latter simply failed to accrue enough public votes.
The four finalists are fervently preparing for the grand finale which promises to be a nail-biting experience for the contestants and present a whole lot of excitement to all who will make it to the venue or watch it on TV.
In attendance will be ace saxophonist Steve Baidee, the beautiful songstress Bertha, now known as YaaYaa and Heroes dance crew, winners of this year's edition of the Malta Guinness Street dance competition and show openers for the just ended top of the world concert featuring top Nigerian music duo, P-Square.
Fans and supporters of the four finalists are invited to join their favourite challenger at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Hall in Accra, this Friday, 14th December at 7 PM sharp.
The Challenge is supported by the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, Databank, Vitamilk, EPP Books, IPMC and Beige Capital. It is a British Council Ghana initiative, produced by GH-One and proudly sponsored by TIGO. Smile, you've got Tigo.