Ghana DJ Awards 2024: All the winners

The Merqury Republic-founded awards ceremony, created in 2013, acknowledges the exceptional work of both local and international DJs, musicians, and industry professionals.

DJ Lord OTB bested DJ Loft, DJ Vyrusky, TMSK DJ, AD DJ, and DJ Millzy to clinch the topmost prize. He also took home the trophies for Event DJ of the Year, Artist DJ of the Year (King Promise), and Best DJ for Greater Accra.

The night’s other big winners include DJ Vyrusky and TMSK DJ, who each won two awards. DJ Vyrusky took home DJs’ Song of the Year and Afrobeat DJ of the Year. TMSK DJ won Female DJ of the Year and House DJ of the Year.

Meanwhile, veteran DJ and presenter Naa Ayele Ardefio received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Below is the full list of winners: 

Discovery of the Year

• DJ Vasty
• DJ Wiser
• DJ Teaspoon
• Danika DJ
• DJ Sonatty
• DJ Mixmaster
• DJ Baaba
• DJ Promise

MC/Hypeman of the Year

• Ogee The MC
• MC Vyper
• Mensa Jnr
• Abeiku Sarkcess
• MC Nana King
• Kojo Manuel
• MC Portfolio
• Location Manager
• MC Nice
• El Chapo

Event DJ of the Year

• DJ Lord OTB
• DJ Toyor
• DJ Vyrusky
• DJ Pho
• DJ Ikon
• DJ Loft
• DJ Sam
• AD DJ
• DJ Juicy

Artist DJ of the Year

• DJ Sedem – Stonebwoy
• DJ Vyrusky – Kidi
• DJ Lord OTB – King Promise
• Iconic DJ – King Paluta
• DJ Foxzy – Shatta Wale
• DJ Loft – Black Sherif
• DJ Ascalon TPS – Olive The Boy
• DJ MJ – Eno Barony
• DJ Ikon – Kofi Mole
• DJ Stunt – Fameye
• DJ Scanner – Wendy Shay

Scratch DJ of the Year

• DJ Rampage
• DJ Mpesempese
• DJ Abizzy
• DJ Obonke
• DJ Coleda
• DJ Dials

Mobile DJ of the Year

• DJ Page
• DJ ABK
• DJ Pho
• DJ Dials
• DJ Amachi
• DJ Toyor
• DJ Floppy
• DJ Phantom

Mixtape of the Year

• Landlord Mixtape – DJ Kenya
• Cups & Bass Mixtape – DJ Loft & Kojo Manuel
• Best of Africa Azonto – DJ Spincho
• Oyokodehye Kofi – Highlife Love Vol 1
• Detty December Mix – DJ Lord OTB
• The 17th July Mix – DJ Sonatty
• DJ Sly King – Afrobeats Is Life Vol. 1
• DJ MJ – Hipopatics Mix
• Pine x Jinja – DJ Millzy x El Chapo

Video Jockey of the Year

• DJ Legend
• DJ Aberga
• DJ Astifa
• DJ Niiyo
• DJ Kobby Rich

Female Radio DJ of the Year

• DJ Amoanic – Kingdom FM
• DJ Nyce – YFM
• DJ Ohemaa Woyegye – Angel FM
• DJ Kess – YFM
• DJ Coleda – YFM

Male Radio DJ of the Year

• Papa Bills – Adom FM
• DJ Sly King – YFM
• DJ Ikon – Hitz FM
• DJ Wobete – Hitz FM
• Mr Shark – Pluzz FM
• DJ Phletch – Okay FM
• Mr Kaxtro – Starr FM
• DJ Quest – Ark FM
• DJ Bridash – Hitz FM

Female DJ of the Year

• DJ Mish
• TMSKDJ
• DJ Nyce
• Gal Dem DJ
• DJ MJ
• Chichi DJ
• DJ Coleda

DJs’ Song of the Year

• Ekelebe – Stonebwoy
• Likor – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy
• Broken Heart – DJ Vyrusky
• GOODSIN – Olivetheboy
• Victory – Joyce Blessing
• Killa Ji Mi – Shatta Wale
• Favourite Story – King Promise, Sarkodie, Olivetheboy

Pub DJ of the Year

• DJ Brightest – Signature Pub
• DJ Cartoons – Kona Lounge
• DJ Mac Tonto – Reema’s Lounge
• DJ Floppy – The Cabin
• Vim Tinz – Alley Bar
• DJ Tyme – Level 3
• Selekta Shaker – Levels Pub
• DJ ABK – Purple Pub

Best Reggae/Dancehall DJ

• King Lagazee – Asaase Radio
• Nana Ntow – Bryt FM
• Jah Son Krapa – Emack FM
• Haruna Babangida – Melody FM
• Kojo Kombolo – Radio Universe
• Blakk Sense – Revival FM
• Mr Haglar – Hitz FM
• Selecta Bonthy – Ho FM

Afrobeats DJ of the Year

• DJ Dials
• Papa Bills
• DJ Ikon
• Mr Shark
• DJ Quest
• DJ Wobete
• ADDJ
• DJ Ganj

Highlife DJ of the Year

• Papa Bills – Hitz FM
• DJ Pakorich – Pluzz FM
• DJ Hitman – DL FM
• DJ Kobby Rich – Breeze FM
• Oyokodehyie Kofi – Accra FM
• DJ K.A – Kessben FM

House DJ of the Year

• African Parte
• Ahnansi
• Master Q
• DJ Boat
• TMSK DJ

Gospel DJ of the Year

• TT – Adom FM
• DJ JaySmoke
• DJ Toxic – Okay FM
• DJ Paloma
• Kojo Hanson – Peace FM
• Mr KB – Pluzz FM

Best International DJ

• DJames (United Kingdom)
• DJ 4Korners (Canada)
• Silver DJ (Ivory Coast)
• DJ YOU (Senegal)
• DJ Neptune (Nigeria)
• DJ Divalash (South Africa)
• DJSky (Lebanon)

Best International DJ (Ghanaian)

• DJ Bluey (UK)
• DJ Abena (Belgium)
• DJ PC (USA)
• Emciflybokoe (Amsterdam)
• DJ Fiifi (UK)
• DJ Kofi (Denmark)
• DJ Mike Afrojam (Netherlands)

Record Promoter of the Year

• Mr Shark
• DJ Toyor
• DJ Bridash
• Papa Bills
• DJ Phletch
• DJ Quest
• DJ Ganj

Best Young DJ

• DJ Zerbb
• DJ Spices
• DJ Guru

Best Student DJ

• DJ Pato – University of Cape Coast
• DJ Safety – KNUST
• DJ Ascalon TPS – University of Ghana
• DJ Stryka – Bluecrest University
• DJ Bliss – University of Education
• DJ Sacrifice – UNIMAC
• Uzi DJ – University of Energy & Natural Resources

Nocturnal People’s Choice Award

• DJ Nyce
• DJ Mack Tonto
• Chichi DJ
• DJ Dennys
• DJ Millzy
• Master Que
• DJ Juicy
• Dopetunes DJ

Pub of the Year

• The Cabin
• Signature Lounge
• Kona Lounge
• The Garage
• Reema’s Lounge
• Purple Pub

Night Club of the Year

• MAD Club
• Kruna
• Arena
• Ace Tantra
• SOHO
• King David Club

DJ of the Year

• DJ Loft
• DJ Lord OTB
• DJ Vyrusky
• TMSK DJ
• AD DJ
• DJ Millzy

DJ/Artist Collaboration of the Year

• 'Come Inside' – AD DJ & D Jay
• 'Follow Who Know Road' – DJ Vyrusky & Kuami Eugene, Maya Blu

Night Club DJ of the Year

• DJ Dennys – MAD Club
• DJ Millzy – Kruna
• DJ Cash – Arena
• DJ Juvenile – Ace Tantra
• DJ Aligation – SOHO
• DJ Emeris – King David Club
• DJ Speech – MAD Club

Regional Categories

Best DJ – Ashanti Region

• DJ Bongo
• DJ Coleda
• DJ Aroma
• DJ Kellywan
• DJ Bryant
• DJ Wayalez
• DJ Lamar
• DJ Manucho

Best DJ – Central Region

• DJ Cesh
• DJ Sonatty
• DJ Repentance
• Eyison DJ
• DJ Scanner

Best DJ – Eastern Region

• DJ Olasty
• DJ Stanzy
• DJ Richie
• DJ Pato
• DJ Blay
• DJ Expo

Best DJ – Greater Accra

• DJ Sly
• TMSK DJ
• Chichi DJ
• DJ Lord OTB
• DJ Vyrusky
• DJ Loft
• ADDJ
• DJ Mac Tonto

Best DJ – Northern Region

• DJ Bone
• Amsterdam DJ
• DJ Splash
• DJ Ephya
• DJ Lighter
• DJ Emeris
• Kweku Tee

Best DJ – Upper East Region

• DJ Kokobioko
• DJ Gizzy
• DJ Aluther
• DJ Concious
• DJ Blackcedi
• DJ Webzy

Best DJ – Upper West Region

• DJ 10plus
• VJ Pyrate
• DJ 9ice
• DJ Zigi
• DJ Bum
• DJ Cupid

Best DJ – Volta Region

• DJ Yaw Dotkom
• DJ Karanja
• DJ Orxty
• DJ Cyril
• DJ Cantona
• DJ Lastic
• DJ Stephen

Best DJ – Western Region

• Mr X
• DJ Kenya
• DJ Wasty Kay
• DJ Gunshot
• DJ Papa Steven

Best DJ – Bono East Region

• DJ Emma Black
• DJ Wonder Gee
• DJ Agingo
• DJ Erm Prince
• DJ El Flip

Best DJ – Bono Region

• DJ Kazopi
• DJ Floppy
• DJ Quest
• DJ Arc
• DJ Richie
• DJ Kurrupt
• DJ Khalifa
• DJ Bryt

Best DJ – Ahafo Region

• DJ Borga Scratch
• DJ Bacteria
• DJ Beezy
• DJ Bisa
• DJ Teva T
• DJ Figastro

Honorary Award

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Naa Ayele Ardefio