Ogee The MC
Ogee The MC | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 September 1989 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation(s) | Hypeman, MC |
| Years active | 2015 — present |
| Known for | Discovering Ebony Reigns |
| Notable work | Hypeman for Stonebwoy |
Bright Fosu Danquah (born 2 September 1989), known professionally as Ogee The MC, is a Ghanaian master of ceremonies, hype man, and event host.[1] He is recognised for his work as an artiste hype man and stage host at major music events in Ghana and internationally. He is the official hypeman for Stonebwoy.[2]
Early life and education
Ogee The MC was born in Ghana. He studied Visual Arts at Ghana Armed Forces Secondary School in Kumasi and later pursued a diploma in Graphic Design at Takoradi Technical University.
Career
Ogee The MC began his career in the Ghanaian entertainment industry as a club MC and hype man. He gained prominence after working with the late Ghanaian singer Ebony Reigns, whom he reportedly introduced to RuffTown Records owned by Bullet after meeting her in 2015. He served as her hype man until her death in 2018.[3]
Following Ebony Reigns’ passing, Ogee The MC took a brief hiatus from the entertainment industry, travelling to Canada for some time. In an interview with 3Music, he revealed he experienced depression during that period but later returned to Ghana’s music scene upon encouragement from Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy.
He subsequently became widely known as Stonebwoy’s official hype man, performing alongside him on various stages locally and internationally. Ogee The MC has worked with Stonebwoy on shows such as Ashaiman To The World, Bhim Concert, and international festivals including Summerjam Festival in Germany and No Logo Festival in France.
He has also hosted events for other artists, including Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert for five years and Mr Eazi’s Detty Rave in 2019. In 2022, he hosted American rapper Meek Mill’s club appearance at Twist Club in Accra.
Impact
Ogee The MC is regarded as one of the pioneers of artiste hyping in Ghana, helping popularise the role of a hype man within the country’s entertainment industry. His energetic stage presence and introductions are noted for amplifying artistes’ performances, especially his signature introductions for Stonebwoy at events.[4][5]
In May 2025, he gained public attention for his poetic introduction for Stonebwoy at the Ghana Music Awards, which was widely commended online.
Personal life
It was alleged that Ogee The MC was in a relationship with the late Ghanaian musician Ebony Reigns prior to her death.[6]
Awards/nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ghana DJ Awards | Best MC/HypeMan | Himself | Won | [7] |
| 2019 | Nominated | [8] | |||
| 2021 | Nominated | [9] | |||
| 2022 | Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | Nominated | [10] | ||
| 2023 | Ghana DJ Awards | Nominated | [11] | ||
| Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | Nominated | [12] | |||
| 2024 | Ghana DJ Awards | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ Music, Ghana (20 May 2025). "Ghanaians trashed me for artist-hypeman setup – Ogee The MC | Ghana Music". Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Ogee The MC Pushes for Ghana's Music Scene to Expand Beyond Accra - 3Music.tv". 3MusicTV. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ Music, Ghana (22 May 2025). "Ebony had this star charisma at first sight – Ogee The MC | Ghana Music". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Music, Ghana (22 May 2025). "Ogee The MC calls for music events to expand beyond Accra | Ghana Music". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ogee explains why Stonebwoy smashed a fan's phone at the beach". GhanaWeb. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ogee The MC Performs His Girlfriend's Unreleased Song At DJ Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Ghana DJ Awards: Full list of winners". Music In Africa (in French). 8 May 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ghana DJ Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ghana DJ Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2022: All the winners". Music In Africa. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ ghdjwards (2 November 2023). "2023 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards: See The Complete Nominations List". Guinness Ghana DJ Awards. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Unveils Nominees for 2023 Edition Celebrating the Best of Ghanaian Entertainment Worldwide". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Full nominees list: 2024 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.