Celebrated event host, Kafui Dey, says he is willing to host the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, TGMA, if approached by organisers.

Kafui told Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z that although he is widely known for emceeing corporate events, his strength also extends to music events and award schemes such as the TGMA.

“If they call me I will do it. I have done concerts. I did a concert at the Polo Grounds not too long ago. This was Panji Anoff’s event. He was the producer, he called me on, and I enjoyed it. I am a music person so I enjoy music events and I am an MC too, so if TGMA wants to bring me on, I won’t refuse it,” he said.

Emceeing at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards has always been at the centre of conversations every year after the award ceremony. In recent times, most award attendees have called on the organisers to elevate the hosting experience.

Since its inception in 2000, the Ghana Music Awards has had personalities such as Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, Kofi Okyere Darko, Doreen Andoh, Samini, Obour, Chris Attoh, Kwame Sefa Kayi, Berla Mundi, Naa Ashorkor, Giovani Caleb, John Dumelo, Eazzy, Nana Aba Anamoah, Nathaniel Attoh, among others, as hosts.

Kafui also proposed the use of seat fillers, ideally university students living close to event venues, as a way to reduce delays at events such as the TGMA.

Kafui made the suggestion while assessing the quality of hosting at the event over the years.

While he acknowledged the strides the scheme has made, he noted that one persistent challenge is the late start of events.

“What doesn’t help them [the MCs] is that the event doesn’t start on time. I don’t know why our organisers can’t start employing students from UPSA, UniMAC and UG to be placeholders.

With the Oscars and the Grammys they give free tickets to the student population around the venue. Your brief is to come to the venue in your tuxedo, suit, the women in their gowns, look beautiful, sit in the seats that are empty. If the event starts at 8 o’clock and it is only half-full, the students will fill the seats. So when the stars come, they get up for them to sit down,” he said.

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards is the biggest music event on Ghana’s arts calendar. It brings together thousands of people, including musicians, music executives, the media, diplomats, traditional leaders, politicians and music lovers.

This year’s edition is slated for 9th May 2026.

Kafui Dey is a seasoned Ghanaian broadcaster and corporate MC, known for his polished stagecraft and versatility across high-profile events, conferences and entertainment platforms.