Mfantsipim Head Boy Dazzles Dignitaries with Speech in Over 10 Foreign Languages at School’s 150th Anniversary
Isaac Kontan Asare, the Head Boy of Mfantsipim School, became the standout highlight of the institution’s historic 150th-anniversary celebration in Cape Coast after delivering a commanding speech spanning more than 10 foreign languages without any visible notes.
Held in partnership with the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), the milestone ceremony welcomed an illustrious gathering of national leaders and traditional rulers. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang; and the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
Mounting the podium without a physical script though observers noted it was unclear whether a teleprompter was in use Asare captivated the hall by fluidly transitioning across over a dozen international languages, incorporating culturally rich proverbs and expressions throughout his address. His linguistic command drew visible admiration from the high table, with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II smiling broadly and leaning over to remark on the performance to the Education Minister seated beside him.
Footage of the speech has since circulated widely on social media, earning widespread acclaim from alumni and the broader public as a testament to academic excellence and oratorical mastery in Ghanaian secondary education.
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Source: Thepressradio.com
