Renowned media personality and Master of Ceremonies, Kpekpo Maxwell Justice, widely known as KMJ, has revealed that hosting Sarkodie’s album tour in Koforidua was the moment he truly believed in his potential as an MC.
He disclosed this in an interview on The Career Trail, aired on Joy Learning TV and Joy News.
According to him, although he had always been good at entertaining people and hosting small events as a media personality, he never seriously considered emceeing as a professional path until that pivotal experience.
“I discovered that part of myself when I was in Koforidua. I realised I could connect with people in a unique way. I love making people happy, and that side of me has always been there,” he shared.
He continued, “However, one show I did was Sarkodie’s album tour in Koforidua. It was held at the stadium, and I hosted it. After the show, I felt within me that I could take this seriously. I told myself, ‘I can do this.’”
What began as a small realisation in Koforidua has since evolved into a thriving career.
“I’ve lost count of the events I’ve emceed. I’ve profiled events here in Ghana and in the US,” he stated.
For KMJ, it’s not about the number of events he hosts each year but the lasting impression he leaves on his audience. He believes in delivering performances that people can remember long after the event is over.
“I’m not particular about how many events I get to host in a year. Even if it’s just one, I tell myself I have to do it well—so well that people will look back and say, ‘Three years ago, you hosted this event and I loved it,’” he explained.
He also emphasized that not every media personality is automatically suited to emceeing. While the skill can be learned, he pointed out that it requires a different mindset and level of presence.
“If you’re a radio or TV presenter, you’re often confined to a studio with a limited technical audience. But when you’re standing in front of 100, 1,000, or even 40 people watching you live, that’s an entirely different experience,” he said.
“The fact that you can speak into a microphone on radio or TV doesn’t mean you can be an MC. It takes understanding the craft, but it’s something that can be developed with time,” he highlighted.
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