KSM has shared a story about how he began his career in radio
Veteran Ghanaian satirist and filmmaker Kwaku Sintim-Misa, popularly known as KSM, has shared a story about how he began his career in radio by pretending to have experience he didn’t actually have.
In an interview on Joy Learning TV, KSM talked about the early days of his return to Ghana from the United States. He said he struggled to find opportunities in film, which led him to explore a career in radio instead.
“At the time, Joy FM was the only private radio station in Ghana, and radio was just becoming popular. Since things weren’t working out in film, I decided to give radio a try,” he said.
KSM explained that his love for talk radio, which he developed while living in the U.S.A, motivated him to pursue the new path. He mentioned he was a regular listener of talk shows and enjoyed both serious and humorous conversations on air.
He further noted that when he found out that Vibe FM was looking for new shows, he went to the station to pitch himself. But when asked if he had any experience in radio, he lied and said he had hosted talk shows in New York.
“I really wanted the job, and I believed I could do it. I knew that if I told the truth about not having any experience, they wouldn’t give me the opportunity. So, I made it sound like I had done this before,” KSM said.
However, he warned young people not to follow his example in today’s world, stating that it is much easier to check someone’s background and work history.
“Back then, it was hard to verify such claims, but today, it’s very easy. If you say you’re a radio presenter, they can just ask which station and check it. So, unless you truly know you can handle the job, don’t take that kind of risk,” he added.
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