Overview
Cowbellpedia is a Nigerian television quiz show for secondary school students, run by the makers of Cowbell Milk (Promasidor). It was long known as a mathematics competition. The company's relaunch announcement says it was revamped to cover science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), general knowledge and puzzles. The company post read for this review has no date, so check the current season's announcement for entry rules and dates.
Exam pattern
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Computer-based test (CBT) | Students from secondary schools across Nigeria sit a computer-based exam |
| TV quiz show | The top scorers from the test take part in the televised show |
In the relaunch season described by the company, more than 1,000 students took the test and the top 132 appeared on the show. Teachers and parents also had a special quiz edition, and viewers could win mobile airtime through a home-play segment.
Prizes
The relaunch announcement put the total prize pool at N100 million, made up of cash rewards, laptops, learning equipment and Cowbell products. The top winner in each of the Junior and Senior Secondary categories also won an all-expenses-paid educational trip to South Africa. These figures are for that season only.
Important dates
In the relaunch season, the show aired every Saturday for 14 weeks on Africa Magic Family, NTA, TVC and other local stations. Dates for later seasons are announced by the organiser.
Note
Eligibility rules, registration steps and the current season's dates are not covered by the company post read for this review. Check the official Cowbellpedia announcement for the current season.
Is Cowbellpedia only about mathematics?
Not any more, according to the company. The relaunched show covers STEM subjects, general knowledge and puzzles.