Dan-Afari Yeboah, the quizmaster of the popular quiz reality show ‘What Do You Know?’ which airs on GTV, has declared his intention of claiming ownership of the show pretty soon.
Having moderated the competition for more than four decades, questions have popped up as to why he is yet to take over the production process of the show from the GTV team.
In a recent interview, Mr. Yeboah told Joy Prime’s Roselyn Felli on Prime Morning show that the show began with only one sponsor, who later exited. Based on people’s suggestions, he is planning to take full ownership from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and introduce sponsorship on the show.
“Many people ask this question, and I think that it will facilitate my desire now to see how we can go and take it. In a fullness of time, which will soon arrive, we must take hold of the programme,” he said.
Held in high esteem, none of the channel’s members, particularly the marketing department, have made an effort to promote the show to potential investors.
The seasoned moderator shared reasons why he has not been able to take absolute control of the show, saying that it is because he doubles as a practicing lawyer. More of his concentration is towards his job as a legal practitioner.
Mr. Yeboah mentioned that his remuneration has not been satisfactory yet he keeps going due to his passion for the work.
Despite the insufficiency of the salary he is being paid, the quizmaster stated that he has never been induced financially to leak questions to some contestants.
“They know the capacity, reputation, and durability of the quizmaster in terms of integrity, and they dare not. Honestly speaking, nobody has approached me because they know the manner in which I conduct myself and the programme. So, I must confess, nobody in my whole life as quizmaster has made the approach to see me and do any underhand deal to get questions transferred to them so that they come to sit before the quizmaster and answer questions,” he further noted.
He asserted that such a devious act would have diminished the enthusiasm with which the programme is conducted, defeating its purpose.
Mr. Yeboah continued to add that the sincerity and sanctity of the team members have sustained the show in terms of consistency and relevance up to date.
‘What Do U Know?’ is one of the flagship shows on GTV and has been running for close to fifty years. Dan-Afari Yeboah was introduced to the show as a quizmaster for approximately forty years.
The show gained wider recognition and views when Mr. Yeboah took over due to his style of moderation.