Voices of Tomorrow: The national oratory competition that is transforming Benin's youth

MY BARIKA is proud to launch the first edition of "The Voices of Tomorrow", a national eloquence competition that aims to reveal the oratorical talents of Beninese youth and prepare the leaders of tomorrow.

A national competition

This multi-stage competition generated remarkable enthusiasm: more than 160 candidates from all regions of Benin registered. After rigorous selections, 27 semi-finalists were chosen, and then 10 finalists were selected for the grand final, which was held at the FSS Hall of Benin Excellence in Godomey.

Themes that inspire

The candidates explored profound and timely themes: leadership, African identity, innovation, the environment, and the continent's success stories. Each speech was an opportunity to demonstrate the intellectual richness and creativity of our youth.

Committed partners

This project would not have been possible without the support of our partners: the Ministry of Education, the Vallet Foundation, Benin Excellence, and the CAEB network. Together, we are building a future where every young person has the opportunity to express themselves and shine.

See you for the second edition in 2026, with the ambition of reaching more than 300 candidates!