Cotonou, February 27, 2026. A date that will be forever etched in the history of MY BARIKA and in the hearts of hundreds of young Beninese. In the electric atmosphere of the Benin Excellence hall in Godomey, silence fell — giving way to the power of words. After months of fierce competition, BONI Ramissou, from CEG Kandi (Alibori), was crowned National Champion of the first edition of the eloquence contest "Les Voix de Demain" (Voices of Tomorrow). A final marked by excellenc