Ghana DJ Awards 2021: All the nominees

The announcement follows an open call for nominations in August. 

“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.”

In 2020, DJ Vyrusky reclaimed the Best DJ Award. He leads this year’s nominees with seven nods and is closely followed by DJ Sly and DJ Mic Smith with six and four nominations, respectively. Veteran Paul ‘B’lei’ Ankrah will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his illustrious career.

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
• Mr 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)