The Man Behind the Mic

About Kafui Dey

Biography

Kafui Dey is one of Ghana's most recognised broadcast journalists, with over two decades of experience at the forefront of Ghanaian media. Known for his incisive questioning and ability to draw out candid, revealing conversations, he has sat across from presidents, artists, entrepreneurs, and ordinary citizens whose stories deserve telling.

His career has spanned some of Ghana's most prominent media organisations, including GTV, GHOne TV, and Kapital Radio. Whether hosting current affairs programmes or conducting in-depth personality interviews, Kafui brings the same discipline and preparation to every conversation.

Beyond broadcasting, Kafui is committed to the development of media in Ghana — mentoring young journalists and contributing to discourse on the role of the press in democratic governance.

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Career Timeline

1971
Born in Burkina Faso, raised in Ghana
Born on 6 August 1971. Spent formative years between Burkina Faso, London, and Beijing before settling in Ghana.
1990–1993
Student Broadcaster — Pirate Radio Station
University of Ghana, Legon
One of the pioneer presenters on a pirate radio station on the University of Ghana campus where his career in broadcast began putting out requests for listeners
1993–2000s
Radio Presenter & All-Talk Pioneer
Kapital Radio, Kumasi / Choice FM, Accra
Was one of the early presenters on the very first English language radio station in Kumasi, and a pioneer of the all-talk format at Choice FM in Accra.
2009–2012
Host — Who Wants To Be Rich (3 Seasons)
Ghana Television
Hosted three seasons of Who Wants To Be Rich, Ghana's franchise of the international game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, becoming a household name across the country.
2014
Morning Show Host — Starr Today
Starr 103.5 FM, EIB Network
First host of Starr Today, the morning show on Starr 103.5 FM in Accra.
2016
First Host — GH Today Morning Show
GhOne TV, EIB Network
Distinguished himself as the first host of GH Today, the morning show on GHOne TV, having interviewed over 1,000 guests from politics, business, and entertainment.
2020
Host — The Next MP
Diaspora Network Television (DNT)
Joined Diaspora Network Television to host The Next MP, a show helping voters with facts about parliamentary aspirants ahead of Ghana's 2020 elections.
2021
Lecturer — Journalism and the Arts
Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)
Began lecturing Level 400 students in a course titled "Journalism And The Arts" at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, starting June 14, 2021.
2021–2025
Host — GTV Breakfast Show
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)
Hosted the GTV Breakfast Show for four years, beginning August 2, 2021. Announced his departure on July 24, 2025, describing the experience as "incredible."
2025–Present
Broadcaster, Coach & Columnist
Independent / Business & Financial Times
Broadcast media coach, podcaster, and author. Writes the "On Cue with Kafui Dey" column for the Business & Financial Times, adapted from his book So You Want to Be On Air? Author of How to MC Any Event, Public Speaking A to Z, and three children's books.