Stop Talking Too Much On Stage – Kafui Dey Warns MCs

Veteran broadcaster and Master of Ceremonies (MC) Kafui Dey has advised MCs to reduce their talking when hosting events. Dey, who had a 17-year career in sales before becoming a full-time MC, believes many MCs today focus too much on promoting themselves rather than the event. He warns that excessive talking by MCs can detract from the event and diminish the speakers and the event itself.

"They talk too much. They need to reduce the talking. Bring that down. They promote themselves. Promote the event. Make the speaker look good. Make the event look good. Take yourself out of the situation," he cautioned. Dey notes that the best MCs are often invisible, allowing guests to feel comfortable without drawing attention to the MC.

He expressed his appreciation for thank-you's but observed that MCs often fail to thank the event organizers. Dey highlighted that when attendees ask about his profession after a banking event, it shows they have identified him with them, making him feel valued. He also criticized MCs for announcing their phone numbers on stage to secure the next gig.

Dey argues that an MC's excellence should speak for itself; if organizers are content with an MC's performance, they will naturally seek to book them again. Instead, Dey suggests that MCs request testimonials from organizers, asking them to give a one-minute video mentioning their name, company, and what they appreciated about the MC's performance. "Don't talk too much. Keep it down," Dey emphasized.