NSMQ Contestant, Edward Anato Dies Days Before Reporting to UCC to Study Computer Science

Edward Anato’s Chemistry teacher has mourned the late Presby SHS Bompata NSMQ contestant who died recentlyThe student was due to report to the University of Cape Coast on October 13 to pursue Computer ScienceNSMQ organisers confirmed his death and paid tribute to the 2026 quarter-finalist who made his mark on the competitionGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Edward Anato’s Chemistry teacher has mourned the Presbyterian SHS, Bompata contestant, sharing that he was days away from beginning his university education.

Edward Anato, the PRESEC-B NSMQ contestant who died recently, was set to study Computer Science at UCC. Image credit: Nana Boakye Yiadom/TikTok, UCC & NSMQ Source: UGCEdward, who represented his school in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), was expected to report to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on October 13 to pursue computer science.

His death has cut short that ambition before he could take the next step in his education after competing in this year’s quiz.

In a TikTok tribute shared under the name Nana Boakye Yiadom, his chemistry teacher expressed sorrow over the student’s passing and the future he had hoped to pursue.

Cash prizes and awards Edward Anato helped Bompata win before he died

The teacher also disclosed Edward’s planned reporting date, explaining that he was supposed to begin school on October 13.

Alongside the tribute, the teacher shared photographs of Edward and said he intended to pay his last respects.

The post placed Edward’s university plans at the centre of the tribute, highlighting the academic ambition he would no longer fulfil.

The NSMQ organisers have separately confirmed Edward’s death in a statement on their verified X page.

They identified him as a 2026 quarter-finalist from Presbyterian SHS, Bompata, and remembered his curiosity, courage and quiet brilliance.

Edward competed alongside Kwabena Amo Darko during the school’s campaign.

The official announcement included a memorial artwork bearing his photograph and name. It did not disclose the cause of death or funeral arrangements.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on PRESEC Legon NSMQ champion Jason Antwi-Agyei’s reported admission to study Mechanical Engineering at KNUST.

The announcement excited fans who followed his remarkable journey from quiz champion to university student.

Jason helped PRESEC secure a historic ninth NSMQ title just weeks after becoming part of the team that also won the Best Team award.

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