Africa Schools Competition
Your school vs their school. Which one dominates?
Launch Prize
₦1,600,000
GH₵12,800
Why Arena?
Turn studying into an exciting competition with real rewards
Compete with Your School
Join your school and compete with classmates. See how you rank in your school and how your school ranks nationally.
Win Real Prizes
$200 USD prize pool every half-season (quarterly). Compete for cash prizes distributed to the top 5 players twice per season.
Climb Divisions
Progress through Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Diamond divisions as you improve your skills and rankings.
Season 1: First Principles
$200 USD Prize Pool x2 (every half-season)
Competition Period: December 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Top 5 Winners share $200 at mid-season (end of Feb) and $200 at end of season (end of May)
Next prize payout:
February 28, 2026 • 11:59 PM WAT
Final payout: May 31, 2026
1st Place
$80
Top of the leaderboard
2nd Place
$50
3rd Place
$30
4th - 5th Place
$20 Each
📚 Season 1 Joker Question Book
Chapter 1 OnlyBook: All Life is Problem Solving by Karl Popper
Focus: Chapter 1 - The Logic and Evolution of Scientific Theory (pages 3-22, ~20 pages)
You don't need to read the entire 160-page book — just this one chapter. Joker questions will be drawn exclusively from here. Find the book on Google Books or at various online bookshops and libraries.
How to Win Prizes
Multiple ways to maximize your points and climb the leaderboard
🏆 4 Leaderboards
- Global Leaderboard: Compete worldwide for prizes every half-season ($200 USD quarterly)
- National Leaderboard: Compete within your country
- Schools Leaderboard: School vs school rankings nationwide
- My School: Compete with classmates within your school
🏫 Schools
- Join your school to represent it
- School vs school rankings
- My School leaderboard (compete with classmates)
- School management (join/leave schools)
🃏 Joker Rounds
- Special bonus questions that appear randomly during games
- Answer correctly to double your points for that round
- More challenging questions for high-reward opportunities
- Strategic use of Joker Rounds can dramatically boost your ranking
Prize Distribution & Payment
How winners receive their prizes
💰 Payment Methods
- Bank Transfer (Nigeria)
- Mobile Money
- Other secure payment methods
Payment method availability may vary by location
📅 Distribution Timeline
- Step 1: Season ends, final rankings calculated
- Step 2: Winners announced within 7 days
- Step 3: Winner verification (14 days to respond)
- Step 4: Prize payments within 14 days of verification
📋 Eligibility & Requirements
✅ To Compete:
- • Active Tenkobo account
- • Participate in games during the season
- • Follow fair play guidelines
✅ To Win Prizes:
- • Rank in top 5 by end of season
- • Verified account with valid payment details
- • Referred at least 2 users who installed the app and used your referral code (found in Settings)
- • Comply with general and games-specific terms and conditions
⚠️ Tax Information
Prizes may be subject to applicable withholding taxes as required by local law. Where withholding is legally required, the applicable tax amount will be deducted before payment. Winners are responsible for any additional taxes applicable to their prize winnings in their jurisdiction. We recommend consulting a tax professional regarding your obligations. Prize amounts are shown in USD and will be converted to local currency at the time of payment using applicable exchange rates.
Upcoming Seasons
Plan ahead and prepare for future prize opportunities
Season 1: First Principles
ACTIVEDecember 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
$200 USD x2 (quarterly)
Mid-season payout: end of Feb 2026 · Final payout: end of May 2026
Season 2
UPCOMINGJune 1 - November 30, 2026 (6 months)
$200 USD x2 (quarterly)
Full details coming in May 2026
Note: Season 1 has been extended to 6 months (ending May 31, 2026). Many new users shared that the original timeline was too tight for them to have a fighting chance, and we also experienced delays with Android and iOS app store approvals taking longer than anticipated. Going forward, all seasons will run for 6 months: December to May, and June to November.
Ready to Compete?
Join thousands of students competing for prizes, representing their schools, and climbing the leaderboards!
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