Former NSMQ Star Mbebo Nonna Appears in Viral Video
The former Adisadel College student was spotted riding a bicycle in a trending TikTok post.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Youth
A viral video shared on social media captures former National Science and Maths Quiz contestant Mbebo Nonna. The footage shows the academic and AI engineer riding a bicycle while abroad in Canada.
Why it matters
The video has sparked significant attention among former schoolmates and social media users who remember Nonna from his competitive academic career. It highlights the continued interest in the post-graduation lives of prominent quiz participants.
Mbebo Nonna participated as a contestant in the 2020 National Science and Maths Quiz, where his school finished as the first runner-up. He later graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi in 2025.
The players
Mbebo Nonna
He is an AI Engineer at Wio Bank and a former National Science and Maths Quiz participant who graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi.
Adisadel College
This is a historic secondary school in Ghana that gained prominence for its consistent performance in the National Science and Maths Quiz.
The details
The TikTok video, uploaded by the Adisco Santa 2020 alumni page, features Nonna with an earring, a bicycle equipped with a front basket, and a maroon minivan. Nonna currently works as an AI Engineer at Wio Bank after earning degrees in Computer Science, Interactive Media, and Applied Mathematics.
Timeline
Mbebo Nonna competed in the NSMQ in 2020.
Nonna graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi in 2025.
A TikTok video featuring Mbebo Nonna was posted on October 26, 2026.
Culture Shift
This footage reflects a growing societal trend where digital audiences follow the post-competition lives of academic stars similar to how they track entertainment celebrities. It underscores how social media bridges the gap between past academic achievements and adult professional careers.
This trend highlights the power of alumni networks in maintaining connections across global distances via social platforms. Readers interested in following academic peers may find similar community updates through school-specific social media pages.
The takeaway
The viral reaction demonstrates how even years after academic competition, public interest in the success of former students remains high. Keeping alumni networks active on social media allows for the continued celebration of these individual career trajectories.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Yen.com.gh - Ghana news..
