“The Ghana DJ Awards came to shape the DJ culture in Ghana and is a platform for bolstering music professionals locally,” Ghana DJ Awards CEO Merqury Quaye told Music In Africa in September. “ We are working hard to increase the value of the awards.
“Last year, we were able to host an event with a very limited audience and we are looking forward to doing the same this year. In the wake of COVID-19, the organisers seek to reward DJs in a very significant way, during the Battle of Our Time Experience. The winner will receive 10 000 cedi ($1 700) and the runner-up will get 5 000 cedi. The clinic is also going to take a bigger turnout this time around. We are looking at doing things that will be felt nationally, so we are looking to expand.”
The official Dj of Kuame Eugene and Shatta Wale, Dj Vyrusky leads with over 6 nominations, follow by Dj Sly and Dj Mic.
Below is the full list of nominees:
DJ/Artist Collaboration of the Year
‘Danaase’ by DJ Justice ft. Stonebwoy and Fameye
‘Strategy by DJ Sly ft. Fameye
‘Hustlers Anthem’ by DJ Vyrusky and Lennon
‘Fine Fine Tin’ by DJ Bridash ft. Prince Bright
‘Turn Up’ by DJ Ikon ft. Fameye
‘Style No’ by DJ Mpesempese ft. Tulenkey and Edem
‘Breakup Riddim’ by DJ Aroma, Mr Eazi and Nhanla Nciza
DJ Discovery of the Year
DJ Kola
DJ Shila
DJ Phonzy
DJ El Black
DJ Dr Samari
DJ Scanner
DJ Dials
DJ Guru
DJ Phinaj
MC/Hypeman of the Year
Sheldon The Turn Up
Kojo Manuel
Dabi Diamond
MC Omarion
MC Portfolio
Ogee The MC
Abeiku Sarkcess
MC Jerome
MC Miguel
EL Baby
Event DJ of the Year
DJ Pho
Mr Kaxtro
DJ Vyrusky
DJ Sly
DJ Olasty
DJ Aroma
DJ Wallpaper
DJ Faculty
Artist DJ of the Year
DJ MJ – Eno
DJ Aroma – Mr Eazi
DJ Xpliph – Mr Drew
DJ Ikon – Kofi Mole
DJ Vyrusky – Kuami Eugene, Shatta Wale
DJ Justice – Stonebwoy
DJ Wallpaper – KiDi
DJ Vapour – Kelvyn Boy
Scratch DJ of the Year
DJ Floppy
DJ Tality
DJ Dials
DJ Snacky
DJ Mpesempese
DJ Obonke
DJ Bass
DJ Rampage
Best Mobile DJ of the Year
DJ Rampage
DJ Siren
DJ Page
DJ Amachi
DJ Adom
DJ Karanja
DJ K Krackk
DJ Wallpaper
Mixtape of the Year
Blindspot GH Drill Hip Hop – DJ Ricky Augustine
Best of Hi-Life & Hip Life Mixtape – DJ Spincho
The Highlife Rave – DJ Mic Smith
Kelvyn Boy Afrobeats Badman Mixtape – Vapour DJ
Throwback Versday 2021 – DJ Vyrusky
Grinding Mixtape Vol. 1 – DJ Sly
Drip & Sip Mixtape – DJ MJ
Ghana’s Independence In Kumerica – DJ Ashmen
Afronyce 5 – DJ Nyce
Cups & Bass (Afrobeats & Asakaa) – DJ Loft & Kojo Manuel
Video Jockey of the Year
DJ Legend
DJ Packorich
DJ Niiyo
DJ Xpliph
Female Radio DJ of the Year
DJ Ohemaa Woyegye
DJ Coleda
Ahbie Newness
JayJay
Male Radio DJ of the Year
Papa Bills – Adom FM
DJ Edita – YFM
DJ Tablettz – Hello FM
Mr Kaxtro – Ultimate FM
DJ Karanja – Stone City Radio
DJ Bridash – Hitz FM
DJ Kindergarten – Lorlonyo Radio
DJ Raennie – Asaase Radio
DJ Stanzy – Freedom Radio
DJ Tobile – Tungsung Radio
Female DJ of the Year
The Masked DJ
DJ Nyce
DJ MJ
DJ Ohemaa Woyegye
DJ Switch
Jay Jay
Gal Dem DJ
DJs’ Song of the Year
‘Echoke’ by Sefa
‘Activate’ by Stonebwoy
‘Touch It’ by KiDi
‘This Year’ by Mr Drew
‘Dollar On You’ by Kuami Eugene
‘La Hustle Remix’ by Medikal
‘Happy Day’ by Sarkodie
‘Enjoyment Minister’ by D-Black ft. Stonebwoy and Quamina MP
Pub DJ of the Year
DJ Richie – Groovy’s
DJ Kellywan – Ol Lady
DJ Cantona – 5 Star Pub
DJ Mac Tonto – Superb Lounge
DJ Sorondo – Abrewa Nana Pub
DJ Edita – Aracelys
DJ Flava – Monte Carlo
DJ Chaka- Kismet Lounge
DJ Shila – Signature Pub
DJ Steve – Potbelly Shark
Club DJ of the Year
DJ Neizer – Ace Tantra
DJ Coleda – Vienna City
DJ Milzy – Twist Night Club
DJ Solo – Club Onyx
DJ Wallpaper – Ace Tantra
DJ Kkrackk – Club Onyx
DJ Sly – True Note
Reggae/Dancehall DJ of the Year
Don Pablo – Yonkopa FM
DJ Nature One – Dofopa FM
King Lagazee – Hitz FM
Twin Warriors
Nana Ntow – Dado FM
DJ Manni
DJ Gashie
Selector Nico
Afrobeat/Hiplife DJ of the Year
DJ Ashmen
DJ Vyrusky
Mr Shark
Mr Kaxtro
DJ Bosiako
DJ Mic Smith
DJ Reuben
DJ Wobete
DJ Sleek
DJ Loft
Highlife DJ of the Year
Professor Wise
Papa Bills
DJ Fletch
DJ Candy Man
Oyokodehyie Kofi
DJ Fo
Gospel DJ of the Year
DJ Mawuli – Peace FM
DJ King – Boss FM
Franky 5 – Hitz FM
K.O.K – Live FM
Papa Bills – Adom FM
Kojo Hansen – OK FM
Best International DJ (Ghanaian)
DJ Paak (UK)
DJ Akuaa (US)
DJ Abena (Belgium)
DJ Fiifi (UK)
DJ Kweks (US)
DJ Lutha (South Africa)
DJ Bluey (UK)
DJ Mixmaster Berto (US)
Best International DJ
Tim Westwood
DJ Semtex
DJ Dayzee
DJ Divalash
DJ Spinall
DJ Cuppy
DJ Sose
Big N
DJ James
Record Promoter of the Year
DJ Mac Tontoh
Nana Romeo
DJ Phletch
Papa Bills
Mr Shark
DJ Aroma
DJ Kenya
DJ Poppa
Young DJ of the Year
DJ Spices
DJ Guru
DJ Switch
DJ Agoogo
Best DJ – Southern Zone
DJ Poppa
DJ Vyrusky
DJ Sly
DJ Wobete
DJ Mic Smith
DJ Stanzy
DJ Faculty
DJ MJ
Best DJ – Central Zone
DJ Kenya
DJ Reuben
Mr X
DJ Quest
DJ Aroma
DJ Richie
DJ Kaxtro
DJ Floppy
Best DJ – Northern Zone
Amsterdam DJ
DJ Tobile
DJ Ephya
DJ Bone
DJ Merli
Kawastone
DJ of the Year
- DJ Faculty
- DJ Vyrusky
- DJ Sly
- DJ Mic Smith
- DJ MJ
- DJ Aroma
Black Star Award
Fishoo
Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul Ankrah (B’lei)