Directory of Participating African Nations
Over 20 sovereign African nations participate in the African Spelling Bee network through their officially accredited national competitions.
African Spelling Bee Official Member Bodies
View the official directory of accredited national member organizations and continental leadership.
Nigeria is one of Africa’s most successful spelling bee powerhouses, having claimed multiple continental championship titles, podium honors, and proudly hosted the 7th African Spelling Bee in Abuja (2024). The Nigeria Spelling Bee is the sole accredited national organization mandated to select, train, and field Team Nigeria delegates across all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory.
A stalwart of African youth literacy, fielding outstanding delegations with deep linguistic foundations and enthusiastic scholastic followings.
Founding member nation and celebrated host of the 2018 Mombasa continental finals. Renowned for intense inter-county qualifying leagues.
Birthplace of the African Spelling Bee in Johannesburg (hosting both 2016 and 2017 finals). Pioneers in promoting multilingual youth development.
Two-time host nation, celebrating the 4th edition in Jinja (2019) and the 6th edition in Kampala (2023), renowned for exceptional hospitality and perennial championship contenders.
A key continental participant nation celebrated for active engagement and fostering cross-border academic unity among East African and Horn of Africa spellers.
Host nation of the 2022 Blantyre continental championship, demonstrating phenomenal community support and passionate national spellers.
Expanding its national spelling initiatives rapidly, nurturing multilingual young thinkers proficient in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
A founding contributor with a rich tradition of scholastic excellence and host nation for the upcoming 8th African Spelling Bee in Harare (2026).
Active participant fielding competitive delegations from Lusaka and the Copperbelt, promoting national literacy campaigns.
Pioneering educational outreach across Gaborone and regional schools to cultivate stage poise and vocabulary enrichment.
Dedicated West African member inspiring public and private school spellers to engage in international scholastic exchange.
Join Nigeria’s Official 36-State Qualifier Network
To earn the right to represent Nigeria against the nations listed above, your school or student must register exclusively through the Nigeria Spelling Bee.