2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards: Full list of nominees

Merqury Republic, the organizers of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards powered by Smirnoff, have released the 2025 list of nominees.

DJ Sly King leads the nominations, scoring 8 slots including the ultimate, DJ of the year and Best Mobile DJ. DJ Lord OTB, the current title holder of the DJ of the Year slot, follows with 7 nominations.

This year’s nominees reflect abundant creative expression and DJ excellence across the entertainment industry.

Africa’s Biggest DJ Night will celebrate 13 years of exceptional entertainment throughout the event, scheduled to be held at the Palms Convention Centre.

Ghana DJ Awards 2025 nominations were selected by the Ghana DJ Awards Voting Board & Academy, composed of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in music, media, digital marketing, journalism, public relations, and creative arts.

Here are the nominees for the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards:

DJ/ARTIST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

DJ Ikon, Kofi Moley, Beeztrap KOTM – Why

DJ Vyrusky, Joey B, Shaker – Good Girl

DJ Sly King, Beeztrap KOTM, Wonda – Efizzy

AD DJ, DJ Jace, Mfana We Style – Woza

DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR

DJ Freddi

DJ Holy Fire

DJ K-Brown

DJ Stiga

DJ Dhon K

DJ Miki

DJ Scor

DJ Pato

MC/HYPEMAN OF THE YEAR

Ogee The MC

MC Miguel

El Chapo

Kojo Manuel

MC Nana King

MC Portfolio

Highest MC

PM MC

MC Viperlino

EVENT DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Khalifa

DJ Millzy

DJ Sly King

DJ Loft

DJ Slimbeast

DJ Toyor

DJ Lord OTB

DJ Phantom

ARTISTE DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Stunt – Fameye

DJ Tedd – Medikal

DJ Scanner – Wendy Shay

DJ Sedem – Stonebwoy

DJ Foxzy – Shatta Wale

DJ Loft – Black Sherif

DJ Faculty – Dopenation

DJ Ashesz – Kofi Kinaata

SCRATCH DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Mpesempese

DJ Sonatty

DJ Coleda

BEST MOBILE DJ

DJ Pho

DJ Floppy

DJ Filter

DJ Lord OTB

DJ Wallpaper

DJ Dela

DJ Sly King

DJ Speech

MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR

Pine & Jinja 008 – DJ Millzy & El Chapo

23rd June Mix – DJ Lord OTB

December Heat – DJ Sonatty feat HypeGad 2gar

Sage Party Vibes 2 – DJ Khalifa & MCee Nice

2k25 Afro Muse – DJ Vyrusky

DJ Spincho – Trap & Vibes mixtape

DJ Ashmen – Ghana Independence 2025 mix

Cups & Bass (Aboten) – DJ Loft & Kojo Manuel

DJ Cyril and Darren Flex – Snatch & Grind

Music Tourism Vol. 2 – DJ Shiwaawa

SNATCH AND GRIND MIXTAPE

VIDEO JOCKEY OF THE YEAR

DJ Astifa

DJ Sedan

DJ Niiyo

FEMALE RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Nyce – YFM

DJ Coleda – YFM

Ohemaa Woyeje – Angel FM

DJ Blavo – Starr FM

DJ Amoanic – Kingdom FM

MALE RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Sly King

DJ Quest

DJ Ikon

Mr Shark

Mr Kaxtro

DJ Millzy

DJ Wobete

DJ Bridash

FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR

Carmel Caramel

DJ Nyce

DJ Mish

DJ Blavo

TMSKDJ

DJ MJ

Chichi DJ

DJ Amoanic

SONG OF THE YEAR

It’s Too Late – Wendy Shay

Shoulder – Medikal feat Shatta Wale

Sacrifice – Black Sherif

Jiggle & Whine – Stonebwoy feat Spice

Gymnastic – Kidi, Olivetheboy, KOJO BLAK

Excellent – Kojo Blak

Street Crown – Shatta Wale

Messiah – Sarkodie

PUB DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Tyme – Level 3 World

DJ Cartoon – Kona Lounge

Vim Tins – Alley Bar

DJ Sam – Exhale Lounge

DJ Diibz – Republic Bar

DJ Richie – Groovys

DJ Eddy – Liquid Pub

DJ Brightest – Signature Lounge

DJ Khalifa – Cabin Lounge

NIGHT CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Dennys – Mad Club

DJ Millzy – Kruna

Master Que – Mad Club

DJ Dials – Twist

Kelvin DJ – Ace

DJ Aligation – Soho

Juvenile DJ – 1102 Club

Selekta Shaker – Twist

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL DJ

King Lagazee

DJ Nature One

Don Pablo

Haruna Babangida

DJ Tony

DJ Bounty

DJ NY

AFROBEAT DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Ikon

Mr Shark

DJ Quest

DJ Ganj

DJ Sly King

DJ Lord OTB

DJ Fantastic

HIGHLIFE DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ KA – Kesben FM

Oyokodehyie Kofi – Accra FM

DJ Pakorich – Pluzz FM

DJ Hitman – DL FM

DJ Kobby Rich – Breeze FM

DJ Ashmen – Hitz FM

HOUSE DJ OF THE YEAR

TMSKDJ

DJ Shaggy

AHNANSI

Master Que

TEMPLE XTD

French Kiss

GOSPEL DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Paloma

DJ Delin

Mr KB

DJ Mawuli

DJ Promise

DJ Jaysmoke

DJ Bless

DJ Toxic

DJ Reverend

BEST INTERNATIONAL DJ

DJ Big N

DJ Puffy

Ms DSF

DJ EMZ

DJ San Gabriel

DJames

Silver DJ

BEST INTERNATIONAL DJ (GH)

DJ Fiifi

DJ Bluey

DJ Sskes

DJ Abena

DJ Kofi

DJ PC

RECORD PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

DJ Toyor

DJ Bridash

NYDJ

DJ Quest

Mr Shark

Papa Bills

BEST YOUNG DJ

DJ Spices

DJ Zerbb

BEST STUDENT DJ

DJ Prince – University of Education

DJ Slay – University of Ghana

DJ Sacrifice – UniMAC

DJ Elvisco – University of Cape Coast

DJ Blake – University of Ghana

DJ Williamo – KNUST

NOCTURNAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE

DJ Lord OTB

DJ Khalifa

ADDJ

Chichi DJ

DJ Wallpaper

Selekta Shaker

Master Que

DJ Sly King

PUB OF THE YEAR

Liquid Pub

Republic Bar

Hutchland

Kona Lounge

Level 3 World

Alley Bar

Signature Lounge

Groovys

The Cabin

NIGHT CLUB OF THE YEAR

Mad Club

Kruna

Swagga Night Club

Twist

Ace

DJ OF THE YEAR

AD DJ

DJ Sly King

DJ Millzy

DJ Lord OTB

TMSKDJ

DJ Vyrusky

DJ Loft

REGIONAL CATEGORIES

BEST DJ – ASHANTI REGION

DJ Romeo (Otec FM)

DJ Coleda

DJ Manucho

DJ Kellywan

DJ Wayalez

DJ Carcious

DJ Phonzy

DJ KBrown

DJ Bryant

BEST DJ – BONO REGION

DJ Mortal

DJ Floppy

DJ Kurrupt

DJ Uzi

DJ Khalifa

DJ Zack

BEST DJ – CENTRAL REGION

DJ Sonatty

DJ Repentance

DJ Scanner

DJ 3Point

DJ Obey

DJ Barnes

BEST DJ – EASTERN REGION

DJ Expo

DJ Olasty

DJ Master Ice

DJ Richie

DJ Blay

DJ Varnish

DJ Proverb

DJ Wapsa

BEST DJ – GREATER ACCRA

DJ Slimbeast

DJ Sly King

DJ Lord OTB

ADDJ

DJ Millzy

Chichi DJ

BEST DJ – NORTHERN REGION

DJ Bone

DJ Rash

Amsterdam DJ

DJ Splash

DJ Ephya

DJ Emeris

BEST DJ – UPPER EAST REGION
DJ Kokobioko

DJ Concious

DJ Gizy

DJ Anadwo

DJ Aluther

BEST DJ – UPPER WEST REGION

DJ 10plus

DJ Rasky

DJ 9ice

VJ pyrate

DJ max

DJ Skinny

BEST DJ – VOLTA REGION

DJ Cent

DJ Orxty

DJ Blakboi

DJ Skerssy

DJ Cantona

DJ Cyril

DJ Angel B

DJ Mogabe

DJ Yaw Dhotkhom

BEST DJ – WESTERN REGION

DJ Wasty Kay

DJ Gunshot

DJ Kenya

DJ Storm

DJ Gomez

DJ Misterious

DJ Shyno

DJ Cash

BEST DJ – BONO EAST REGION

Dj Agingo

DJ Mandem Dueces

DJ wonder gee

DJ El-flip

DJ Clever

BEST DJ – AHAFO REGION

DJ Bacteria

DJ Borga Scratch

DJ Promzy

DJ Tipsy

DJ Figastro

DJ Kiki De Essien

BEST DJ – WESTERN NORTH

DJ Vegas

DJ Abigy

DJ Sensible

DJ Sly K

DJ Casheno

DJ Pressure

DJ Cypher

DJ Emparo

HONORARY AWARDS

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Doreen Andoh

MASTER OF PRODUCTION AWARD

Frank Kwakye

CULTURE ENABLER AWARD

Mr Kofi Amoakohene