School is your biggest networking opportunity; make the most of it – MC Kabutey

Ghanaian event host MC Kabutey has encouraged students to embrace the networking opportunities present in their educational institutions. Speaking on The Career Trail Season 4 on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he urged young people to seek out new people, interests, and communities within their schools, as these experiences could lead to significant opportunities later in life.

In his own journey at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kabutey recounted how he spent his first year exploring various activities and groups on campus. One such discovery was the Campus Christian Family (CCF), where students from diverse academic backgrounds came together to perform drama based on Bible stories before Sunday sermons.

Fascinated by the creative process behind the productions, Kabutey joined the Communication Arts Department (CAD) in his second semester, igniting his passion for theatre, acting, and emceeing.

His involvement in the CAD led him to meet influential figures, including the current Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George. Both were once colleagues in the university's mass drama group, with George serving as the technical director and Kabutey as the drama director. Today, George holds a prominent position in Ghanaian politics.

Kabutey also shared how his curiosity led him to explore new experiences, including salsa dancing. Despite some reservations from members of the Christian community, he joined a salsa group at Independence Hall and continued dancing at the Aviation Social Centre after graduating. These extracurricular activities introduced him to new communities and relationships, such as meeting Chatterhouse Public Relations Officer, Robert Klah.

Kabutey emphasized that such experiences can expose young people to opportunities they might otherwise miss, highlighting the importance of stepping outside the classroom to expand one's network.