The entertainment industry has become so big. It has grown significantly in quality and global reach. The industry is presenting multiple opportunities and many people, especially the youths are keying into this vast opportunities with their creativity, on a daily basis.
One out of these opportunities is event compering. For every notable event, there must be an anchor who will preside over the programme, somebody who introduces guests, speakers or entertainers e.t.c and the person is usually called the Master Of Ceremony.
The business of compering events has always been a very lucrative one, and we have many notable celebrities who have made it big time, anchoring events and still relevant till date. These people understand the nooks and crannies of the business.
In this week’s edition, City People Head of TV, SUNDAY ADIGUN brings you the list of MCs rocking entertainment industry now.
GBENGA ADEYINKA
Gbenga Adeyinka, a Nigerian Multi-award winning Actor, Comedian, Radio & Tv Presenter has no doubt become a force to reckon with in the business of Event Compere. The name and the brand has become a household name. Plan any high-profile event in Nigeria today, Gbenga Adeyinka is always the first choice.
TEE A
Tee A needs little or no introduction in entertainment industry, with over 2 decades experience. The very smart and handsome TeeA still remains one of the best, most versatile MCs rocking the industry. He’s known for hosting top celebrity events too.
DOYIN KUKOYI
Doyin Kukoyi, the pretty and ageless Actress/Presenter is many celebrities choice when it comes to anchoring their events. She’s known for her outstanding delivery any day anytime.
MC AJELE
Ajele Adeyemi popularly known as Mc AJELE is known as the “Maestro of Laughter,” AJELE is celebrated for blending humor with captivating hosting. His dance-infused hosting style is popular at high-octane events.
KENNY BLAQ
Kenny BLAQ is known and appreciated for his unique style of infusing music into Comedy. He is a dynamic and energetic MC who electrifies audiences.
KIEKIE
Kiekie is also known for her engaging and entertaining abilities as an event host. The beautiful skit-maker is usually the first choice Mc for concerts.
Dr SMILE
Abegunde Olamilekan Smile, popularly known as Dr. Smile is a multi-award-winning Nigerian comedian, actor, TV presenter and MC. He is undoubtedly one of the most sought after MCs rocking the industryYou tend to see him at many corporate events every week.
DAMOLA
Damola Adegboye is one of the most sought after Mcs making an impact in society with his talent.
Damilola does most of all his jokes in English, unlike others who blend English and Pidgin or Yoruba together. The reason why you see him compering for corporate organisations and churches.
WOLI AGBA
Ayo Ajewole popularly as Woli Agba is a comic Yoruba-Nigeria Gospel comedian and also a gospel singer. His charisma and energetic performances in many of his videos online have attracted lots of fans all over the world, and that has launched him into the business of Master of Ceremonies as many of his followers would prefer to have him as the MC at their events. Undoubtedly Ayo Ajewole (Woli Agba) has become one of the wave-making MCs rocking parties.
MC OBAMA
Taiwo Olusanya popularly known as MC Obama is one of the hottest MCs that is making waves at the moment.
When you see MC Obama at any event, he always entertains guests to the fullest. He is one of the MCs that add drama to his performance. He is good at mimicking many celebrities when performing. He is popular in Ibadan but he goes everywhere for performances.
ROTIMI JOHNSON
Rotimi Olalekan Johnson better known as MC Rotimi is an impeccable Master of Ceremony, an excellent on Air-Personality and a detailed event planner. His perfect mastery of the English Language, Yoruba Language, Hausa Language, Igbo Language and the unofficial Lingua Franca of Nigeria Pidgin English coupled with his polished dress sense makes him one of the wave-making MCs rocking events.
MC RHELAX
MC Rhelax is a well-rounded creative, and brilliant TV host, on Air-Personality, video jokey, and voice-over artiste. And of course, people love to see him, compere too, the reason he is now of the hottest MCs rocking parties now.
IJEBU
Star actor, Amokade Tayo popularly known as Ijebu is also one of the hottest young MCs rocking now. He is an award-winning actor and comedian and that has made him a sought after MC for many celebrities.
ADENIYI JOHNSON
Star Actor Adeniyi Johnson is highly regarded in the business of Mcing. Many celebrities prefer him to anchor their events. His charisma on stage and professional delivery makes him one of the best MCs rocking entertainment industry.
EWA EDE
Adejoke EWA EDE is one of the female Mcs rocking the entertainment industry. Her uniqueness is in her modern language, Yoruba speaking she uses in anchoring events, which made her the toast of many celebrities.
ASIRI
Damilare Oluwasegun known by his stage name Asiricomedy, is a Nigerian comedian, author, and speaker. He is the founder of the Humorality Club, a hub for budding comic talents. In 2021, Damilare was enlisted as one of the Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders for the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. He’s one of the best MCs rocking now.
DELE OMO WOLI
Mide Oladimeji is popularly known as Dele Omo Woli, an actor, singer and content creator. He became popular with his creative online skit alongside Woli Agbaya. Aside from singing and acting Dele is also one of the sort after MCs for celebrity events.
YINKA SALAU
Star Actor Yinka Salau is a man of many parts. His versatility has paved many ways for him. When he acts, he always delivers. His own Mc job comes with steeze, because he’s currently the Royal Mc for Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
BIMBO THOMAS
The list will be incomplete without mentioning Star Actress Bimbo Thomas. This epitome of beauty needs little or no introduction. She has done well and is still doing well in her acting career. And she’s also the toast of many celebrities in anchoring their events.
ADEOLU GBOYEGA
Adeolu Gboyega is an actor and a presenter. Though he’s based in Akure but he goes everywhere to anchor events. He’s undoubtedly one of the best in the game.
Other notable MCs rocking the entertainment industry are MC VIKKY, MC OLORO, MCIROK, TOMIWA SAGE & HYNANA.
