The official list of nominees for the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, powered by Smirnoff, has finally been released.
Organizers of Africa’s most revered DJ Awards scheme, Merqury Republic, released the full list of nominations for its 13th edition on Friday, October 24, 2025.
DJ Sly King leads the pack with 8 nominations including the ultimate, DJ of the year, and Best Mobile DJ. Meanwhile, reigning DJ of the Year DJ Lord OTB, follows Sly King closely with 7 nominations.
This year’s nominations reflect abundant creative expression and DJ excellence across the entertainment industry. Many DJs have expressed gratitude and appreciation to the scheme for recognizing their works over the past decade.
The 13th Guinness Ghana DJ Awards nominations were finalized by the Ghana DJ Awards Voting Board & Academy, comprising an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in music, media, digital marketing, journalism, public relations, and creative arts.
The event, powered by Smirnoff, takes place on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Palms Convention center, at 7pm, and will broadcast live on Joy Prime. Many patrons who have witnessed the unique experience associated with the event in previous years are already securing their seats as this year’s event. Tickets are available via veetickets.com or USSD *714*888#.
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