You voted. We listened. The Results For The Top 5 HBCU Hosts Are In!

MC, or Master of Ceremonies, is the person who hosts an event by introducing performers, speakers, or other participants. The term ‘master of ceremonies’ has been used since at least the 1600s, but the term ‘MC’ started to become heavily associated with rap music and hip-hop culture during the 1970s. The letters MC took on new meanings, such as “Microphone Controller,” “Move the Crowd,” and “Mic Checka.”  An MC is also called a host at times.

It’s the hosts’ job to keep the crowd entertained and the event flowing. They’re tasked with drawing energy and invoking excitement from the audience through storytelling and improvisation. HBCU Hosts at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are no different and are known around campus for their skills and stage presence. Whether it’s a homecoming party or a regular campus event, HBCU hosts light up the room with their personality, and we want to know who your favorite is.

You voted. We listened. The results for the Top 5 HBCU Hosts are in! Check it out below!

1. Michael Bivens (JussMikey) – North Carolina A&T University

Micheal Bivens a.k.a JussMikey is a senior at North Carolina A&T University majoring in kinesiology. He said coming in first place “means the absolute world” to him. “This is something I wanted when I was a freshman and I didn’t get nominated. I really just want to impact all HBCUs across the nation and with this platform, I can exceed my goal of creating an experience that people with remember forever.”

2. Lil Obezzy – North Carolina A&T University

Lil Obezzy is a senior liberal studies major at North Carolina A&T University. “Being a Top 5 HBCU Host is a dream come true, I have worked a lot over the past year, so to see my hard pay off is the best feeling in the world” he said. “Being a host is more than just yelling on a mic, it is giving your crowd an experience they’ll never forget. Sometimes music isn’t enough it’s up to the host or MC to break the ice and bring the students together. So I can’t wait for all the memories and daze that lay ahead.”

3. Zion Dean – Virginia State University

Zion Dean is a junior at Virginia State University majoring in mass communication. When asked what placing in the top five HBCU Hosts means to him he said, “Honestly it means that my hard work didn’t go unnoticed. I started off in apartments, to owning clubs, renting out spaces to throw some of the biggest events while bringing awareness to my HBCU.”

4. Lor Z – Morgan State University

 5. Kevontae Kelly – Savannah State University

Kevontae Kelly is a graduate student at Savannah State University working towards his Master’s in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing. “Being a Top 5 HBCU Host means a lot to me, I’m getting the opportunity to not only represent my university but also my hometown,” he said. “I take pride in the fact that I get to show the world the great things that can come out of small towns like Colquitt, GA. I’m thankful for my University as it has provided me the opportunity to work with a lot of great people and the support that my university community has given me, means the world. I want this to be an example to all of my tiger family and mentees that they can achieve anything that they set their minds and hearts to! BIG CMO!!! Being a top 5 HBCU host is an honor and I’m proud to be a part of the number. I’m looking forward to the future and any amazing opportunities that this may bring.”