WHO’S MC ASHRAF?
Muhammad Ashraf Adam popularly known by his stage name MC Ashraf (The Celebrity MC) is one of Nigeria’s Young sensational multitalented Master of ceremony, philanthropist, Fashion enthusiast, social media influencer and a serial entrepreneur.
He is considered to be one of the top MC’s in nigeria due to his friendly reception , humble nature, creative mindset and emulative influence in the fast growing event industry in nigeria over the years.
He does informative and entertaining activities at events and he mostly post his unique contents on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube where his popularity is fast rising. He has a reasonable number of followers who keeps up with his exciting entertaining posts.
He’s known for his unique charming smile even under intense pressure. His brilliant human relation skills is highly remarkable.
He’s status and record as a peaceful social media influencer and his drive for a more peaceful nation got him his nomination as a peace ambassador and social media influencer for community initiative to promote peace (CIPP). He has attended several peace building workshops across the country.
MC Ashraf comes from an Average, noble and humble Background. A hardworking father and a prayerful loving mother.
He is an indigene of kaduna state where he was born and Raised. he is a legitimate prince of the Ganaguda Royal Ruling family of Girinya kingdom Koton karfe LGA, Kogi state Nigeria where his ancestors hails from. He is a descendant of the late Great Ruler HRH Muhammadu Ganaguda.
MC Ashraf was born on 12th of October, 1995 in Tudun wada Sabon gari, Kaduna state, Nigeria.
He’s the eldest child of his parent’s 5 children consisting of four boys and a girl.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Mc Ashraf attended Mameena memorial nursery and primary school in kaduna where he earned himself a lot of recognition growing up as a brilliant child. before he proceeded to the prestigious Command secondary school kaduna and then eventually completing his secondary school education at Iman international schools kaduna.
He also completed his certification in computer education at Darodaz computer institute kaduna in 2009.
Mc Ashraf is a certified graduate of Houdegbe North university Benin republic where he earned his bachelors degree in Accounting in 2015.
He then served his dear nation under the National youth service corp program (NYSC) at Alqalam university katsina where served as a departmental Assistant at the faculty of social and management sciences from 2016 to 2017.
He completed his management program under the Nigerian institute of management program (Nim-NYSC) where he earned his certification in management in 2018. He claims he’s yet to complete his professional diploma in education program which he started in 2018 at The federal college of education katsina.
He is currently running his masters degree in business administration at the same Alqalam university katsina.
CAREER AND BUSINESS
Mc Ashraf according to him, always had social activities on his radar.
He noted that he eventually ventured into the event business first as a back up photographer for Don yass and later Madugu photography in 2016/17 until he metamorphosed into eventually becoming an MC in early 2018.
He was mainly inspired by the drive to create and executive pleasurable events. Learning from some few Popular Figures in the entertainment industry such as the likes of Prince Ebuka Of BBN, MC Big boy, MC Frank & The Popular comedian I go die among others motivated him to continue pushing his way through the profession.
He always praises His besties Donyass and Madugu for inspiring and support him, he said they both gave him the platform to excel and they were by his side through thick and thin.
While he was in higher institution, he displayed his funny traits, coordinative social skills. As he always make people laugh in school, some of his old friends were not completely surprised he Became a renowned Master of Ceremony and a Public Figure.
Mc Ashraf has had his own fair share of disappointment and rejection when he started. In the early days even own His family were totally against his choice of craft but he kept pushing. At some point while he was just starting up he said to have missed out on some big opportunities due to his lack of popularity, solid network and finances.
He has since the beginning his career visited almost every state in the country. He enjoys his job because it gives him the opportunity to travel a lot and meet new people and culture.
He is well known for looking good, His fashion sense is highly commendable. Some people go as far as calling him “Alhajin Drip” in hausa meaning Master of Drip (looking good in attire).
He was quickly recognized as a socially creative young man and due to the nature of the environment he started his career pursuit he was firmly disciplined throughout.
His great zeal to elevate in the society, access to social media influencers and his unique & creative coordination of social gatherings earned him the nickname, The Celebrity MC.
He said the nickname Celebrity MC was given to him in the early years of his career by his very good friend, brother and close associate Mr Naufal Ahmad whom he worked closely with as a Volunteer at the prestigious innovation hub KIRKIRA INNOVATION HUB KATSINA. He further mentioned that Naufal, MC Bahaushe and the kirkira hub team have positively influenced his journey as an MC and as a Popular Public figure.
His prompt switch to the use of technological tools as a platform to entertain and promote his special Talent fastened his rising popularity across the country. He entertain and engages Millions of social media users through his creative contents usually gathered from events.
He also mentioned that His close friends Dady Dankaura, Muhsin MI, Sadik Nasir, Captain Moh, Muammar Master, Khalid Wambai, Sam’an, Aqib, M Lawal, Ahmad Fido, Suleiman konka, Captain Sanusi AA, Sa’adina jr, Bobest, Fatima Gege, Mrs Fahad, lullah 911, Sam Galleria films. They all played a vital role In his fast rising career.
He frequently contact them for consultations and support. Their unending support and contributions cannot go unnoticed.
He has on the other hand frequently mentor few of his friends in business related activities.
He has also inspired other friends to venture into entrepreneurship and so far The founders of Dee cooking gas, SM perfumes & La Ropa Fashion Design.
Ahmad D money, Mustapha Xeivo, MC Masanzie, Bobest and few more others have directly benefited from his entrepreneurial experience and philosophy.
He has been a very efficient, creative and coordinated event host. And he has hosted over a thousand social events across different states in Nigeria. And he engages millions of social media users on a regular basis. He intends to use his platform to preach goodness to spread joy and inspire young people to be more responsible & committed to their dreams.
He also wants to use his platform to promote peaceful coexistence and Nigerian culture through social events.
During his early days of becoming an MC he was on the other hand Working as a General Manager at Scorpion Arena katsina. A renowned sport and leisure center in Nigeria where he worked for two tenures between 2018 to 2021.
MC Ashraf also holds quite a number of social responsibilities assuming to the rank of The Chief Event host, Social media Strategist, youth advocate and peace influencer for some globally recognized institutions such as:
- Nigeria Young Professionals Forum
- Nigeria Emerging leaders Forum
- Community initiative to promote peace.
EL REGALO GALLERY NIG LTD
EL Regalo meaning “The Gift” in Spanish is a limited liability company owned by MC Ashraf which serves on several sections of the market space.
One of the bodies of the company is the El Regalo Premium Gift shop located in the heart of Katsina state.
The gift shop was introduced in mid 2021 to solve the gift problems of the state and beyond.
The business is of a very friendly nature, it helps spread love across the people.
EL Regalo through the services it provides creates ease in expressing and appreciating our loved ones.
Other bodies that are yet to come to life include the El Regalo farms, events, cars, fashion brand, bookstore, restaurant and cafe Etc.
EL Regalo is managed by his trusted associates Abubakar Abdulqadir Bambalee and Shamsudeen Magaji. Abba lawal, salim and Uzairu run daily activities at the store.
El Regalo Gallery Nig ltd business idea was incubated and drafted alongside Muhammad Lawal during the Covid-19 lockdown period in 2020.
EL REGALO FOUNDATION
El Regalo foundation is a charity foundation that was founded late 2021 to help ease the sufferings of the the less privilege individuals in the country through some direct charitable programs.
The foundation was able to carry out it first project successfully which was the Ramadan feeding program which fed over 700+ less privilege people in Abuja and katsina state during the 2021 Ramadan.
The foundation is still designing new programs that will help maintain and achieve the aims of the platform. The foundation’s major source of funding is mainly via individual contributions.
Due to the rising cases of fraudulent charity institutions MC Ashraf with few of his friends decided to help solve some part of the problems.
The foundation was specifically created to ensure direct disbursement of aid to the needy.
The foundation intends to extend it activities across the nation in the nearest future.
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Most Influential Social Entrepreneur (Scorpion Arena Awards) 2020
- Most Influential youth (Pirate Entertainment) 2021
- MC Of The Year (Katsina Exquisite Award) 2021
- Next rated MC (katsina prestige award) 2018
- Philanthropist of the year ( Nigerian Women Progressive Alliance) 2022.
MEMBERSHIP
- Nigeria Institute of Management
- Community Initiative to Promote Peace
- Nigeria Young Professionals Forum
- Nigeria Emerging Leaders Forum
- KIRKIRA Innovation Hub
- Uplifting the Vulnerable Initiative.
- Renaissance Foundation
- Girls Aid
- EL Regalo Foundation
- Katsina City Toastmasters Club
- Dakin Kara entrepreneurs league.
ASPIRATIONS:
- To create a thousand jobs (1000) direct and indirect.
- To inspire young people around the world.
- To become a Global peace ambassador.
STRENGTH:
Smile, Fluency, creativity , confidence, self discipline,tolerance, leadership, good coordination And communication skills, team player, commitment and ambition.
WEAKNESS:
Seem Peevish, summary, sometimes slow.
HOBBIES
- Creating Content
- Traveling
- Hosting and planning social events
- Watching educative and religious clips
- Football
- Writing & Reading
- Engaging in business activities
- Humanitarian activities.
- Youth engagements
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, Hausa, Ibira, a little bit of Yoruba, French and Arabic.
COLLABORATIONS:
He has worked alongside popular social individuals like Morell, Ralpheal 2kriss, Dj Abba, Zlatan Ibile, Soja Boy, Rahman jago, DDK, Bushkiddo, Badman Binladin, Ali Jita, Ado Gwanja, Hamisu Breaker, Jita jr,NB Designs, Big H, exquisite luxury events, dream creators, Hawthorn media, Mc Anthony among many others.
NICKNAMES:
Celebrity MC, Mayor Of The North, Kaduna 0, 2k, among other funny names.
NET WORTH:
$30,000
RELATIONSHIP STATUS:
- Undisclosed
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:
Instagram: Mc_ Ashraf.ng
Twitter: Mc_ Ashrafng
YouTube: Mc Ashraf Ng
TikTok: Mc_ Ashraf.ng
Facebook: Ashraf Muhammad
