Are you a genius?

LIHLE MSIMANG AND THAPELO HLOPHE JOIN NICKELODEON Lunch with an astronaut up for grabs in new show.

mart cookies Lihle Msimang and Thapelo Hlophe are getting in touch with their inner geniuses and showing some personal chemistry as the new hosts of Nickelodeon’s fun TV quiz, Nickelodeon’s Genius.

Posing testing puzzles and problems in science and maths for kids aged between 9 and 13 from all over the country, Nickelodeon’s Genius II aims to find SA’s smartest kids while demonstrating what fun learning about these vital subjects can be.

“It’s been a truly eye opening experience to work with the Nickelodeon’s Genius contestants and to catch their enthusiasm for maths and science! While they weren’t my best subjects at school, it was inspiring to see the knowledge, hard work and enthusiasm of all our contestants. We are all good at different things – we just need to know what they are! In the words of Einstein: ‘Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid’,” says Misimang.

Hlophe adds; “It’s been a huge privilege in my first presenting job to work with the future doctors and scientists of our nation, and to see such young kids compete in one of the toughest competitions, mentally. They have constantly surprised me with their intelligence and understanding, and the teamwork they demonstrate and the encouragement that they give to one another has been a joy to witness. In my view, each and every kid is a genius and I’m proud of every single one of them and it’s been an unforgettable experience

The show kicks off exclusively on NickToons (DStv 308) every Friday from February 15. working with them.”

Nickelodeon’s Genius is supported by the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Science and Technology. The winners will receive a R100 000 Mega-U account for each member of the winning team and an unforgettable visit to Nasa’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA – where the winners will eat lunch with a real, live astronaut. The prize also includes a trip to Universal Studios. – Citizen reporter

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