Through rigorous preparation and competitive spirit, participants engage in oral spelling challenges, tackling words of increasing complexity as they progress through the rounds.

The contest was founded by Francois Badenhorst and Roger Dickinson with chairperson as Aaron Kirunda and co founder as Abiy Tekle, together with executive committee chairman as Mr. Lewis Mbaula Chisale along with 10 other countries.

These nations are Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Uganda.

The 7th edition of the African Spelling Bee is expected to be the largest in the history of the competition as more than 22 countries will present their best spellers on the stage.

Since its inception, the African Spelling Bee has grown in popularity and scale, with more countries joining and greater participation each year.

[5] This event also marked the debut of South Sudan, whose participants gained valuable experience and laid the groundwork for future success (Africa Press).

[6] From the junior category, Lesedi Seemane (South Africa) tied with Agaba Austin Jordan (Uganda) to become the first co-champions in the history of the ASB.

Another highlight of the 2023 competition was the participation of Zimbabwe, which celebrated the success of its spellers and emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and education through such events (Sunday News).

The African Spelling Bee also holds significance in South Africa, where it serves as a platform to showcase the linguistic talents of young spellers.

The 2023 finals held at Sun City were a testament to the intense competition and the extraordinary talent of participants from across the country (A Better Africa).

The competition is divided into junior and senior categories, with participants competing in various rounds to spell increasingly difficult words.

Words in the senior category are more challenging, reflecting the higher skill level and greater vocabulary expected of older participants.