Y97.9 FM’s PM share 10 tips to becoming a great MC

Nana Quasi-Wusu (PM) host of ‘Dryve of your Lyfe’ on Y 97.9 FM and the finest MC has shared his go to routine as an emcee. The renowned MC who is gearing up to celebrate ten (10) years of emceeing excellence, shared these tips to help upcoming MCs to use as a guide.
Checkout the tips below
1. Focus on developing a craft and the rewards will come at the opportune time
2. Look out for and grab every opportunity that come your way and always perform at a 100% whether you will be paid or not.
3. Learn from and under study mentors, like KKD, KOD, Bola Ray, Kwame Sefa Kayi, Chris Attoh, Nathaniel Attoh, Steve Harvey, LL Cool J among others.
4. Read wide on public speaking, communication, emceeing just to mention a few to become knowledgeable on the topic.
5. Buy tickets and attend events just to watch how the emcees perform.
6. Practice, Practice, Practice before every show because practice makes perfect and it will help you to improve on your previous event.
7. Watch playback videos of your shows, review and improve on them.
8. Always accept criticisms in good faith, thank the critics, work on it and move on.
9. Your appearance is a major tool for your craft. “Just like the hammer is to the Carpenter so are your costumes to your craft”. Always try to look sharp to suit every occasion.
10. Finally, pray before the start of every event.
A master of ceremonies (also known as an MC or emcee) is the official host for a staged event, performance, or party. Normally, a master of ceremonies introduces speakers, makes announcements, and engages with the audience to keep the ceremony agenda flowing as smoothly as possible.
The role of an emcee is to warm up the crowd to prepare them for the program ahead. The emcee sets the tone. You are there to make the main stars of the show look good. You are also there to make sure there are smooth transitions between different segments of the program so that it flows smoothly. Should there be any hiccup, the emcee will have to ensure minimal disruptions to the program.