I’ve hosted almost 500 weddings in the last 10 years, says US-based MC Chaz

MC Chaz, a Nigerian-born pharmacist and master of ceremonies residing in the United States, is not only physically charming, he is shooting to the summit in the industry. He is also one of the best in Africa and globally, having hosted close to 500 weddings since he dumped his nine-to-five 10 years ago with one of the world’s best pharmaceutical companies as a senior reimbursement counsellor.

Professionally known as MC Chaz, his real name is Chaz Chiaz Ogbu, and, he originates from Ubaha-Akpulu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, South-east Nigeria. His swift transition, career-wise, from an internationally trained medical personnel to becoming someone who captures the rapt attention of guests during occasions, should serve as one of the most bizarre things the world has witnessed.

Born in 1985, he earned a BSc in microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, before relocating to the United States where he acquired another degree from University of Maryland.

For MC Chaz, fulfillment in life is the ultimate thing that brings happiness. He belongs to the strata of humans who believe that success is not necessarily judged by how much money one could have, the pedigree of his employers or profession, but the gratification that comes with what one does.

Despite the rare opportunities he had to work with Novartis and AstraZeneca, he had passion for something else. Speaking in an interview on his sojourn from medicine to entertainment, he disclosed how he stumbled on doing a number of things before deciding to embrace his current profession.

“I am now a full blown man; refined, reserved, respectful, well groomed, and wiser. All to the glory of the most high God’s plan is different from Man’s. I used to ask why my life wasn’t ‘straight to the point’ I always had to go through so many routes, so many processes and then I get frustrated in it. Later in life, I would find out those processes defined me. Now, I want to go through many more processes with patience and love”, Mr Chaz said.

Continuing, Mr Chaz said, “I’m just waiting on Gods time is so much fun and exciting. In my thoughts, I go “ok Lord, what are you up to this time? What are you using me for this time?” Father, teach me your humility, your patience, your love. I want to learn them so well that it becomes a way of life for others around me”.

Through patience, open mind, talent, skill and meticulous learning, MC Chaz has in one decade in the industry in the United States, built a rich profile for himself. His physical and professional charm have worked wonders on Americans, as he has become the choice of many to host their weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. Till date, he has anchored almost 500 weddings, and he rates himself as one of the top emcees in Africa.

“I believe I was born with hosting events. Not to toot my horn but, if you were to count the best 20 African MC’s in the diaspora, I’ll be one. I knew one day my turn will arrive and it would last a very long time. I have hosted almost 500 weddings in the last 10 years. It’s been an amazing journey. I have two people in the world I look up to; Steve Harvey & Trevor Noah,” Chaz Chiaz Ogbu stressed.

Being the last of four siblings and holding two degree certificates is surely one thing that must have greatly delighted his education-loving parents, who according to MC Chaz, see education as a primary acquisition before any other thing their  children choose to do in life.

“Ours is a very educated background. Our parents did not take education lightly; it was no joke in our home. You could choose to be a musician but my parents insisted you must be educated first,” MC Chaz emphasised.

“Childhood was fantastic for me. I wasn’t the child that had all the toys in the world. My mom didn’t believe in them. My father got me bikes and toys, but we had to study as that gave better satisfaction to our parents.”