Widely regarded as the most respected awards for DJs in Ghana, the event was split into regional categories after complaints regarding the domination of Accra-based DJs since the inception of the awards.
The nominees include top Ghanian DJs, as well as Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy and DJ Neptune, Kenyan born DJ Edu
Below is the list of nominees:
A. Regional Category
1. Best DJ – Greater Accra Region
- Andy Dosty
- DJ Mic Smith
- DJ Black
- DJ Vyrusky
- DJ Vision
2. Best DJ – Ashanti Region
- DJ Reuben
- Mr Kaxtro
- DJ Slim
- DJ Aroma
3. Best DJ – Brong Ahafo Region
- DJ Fabulous – Agoro FM
- DJ Bryt – Voice FM
- DJ Appiatus – Anidaso FM
- DJ Kazopy – Agyenkwa FM
- DJ Lover Boy – Agoro FM
- DJ Flexy – Angel FM
- DJ Shaker – Gifts FM
4. Best DJ – Volta Region
- DJ Karanja
- DJ Barma
- DJ Teller
- DJ Cyril
- DJ Cantonna
- Dr J
- DJ Ricky Augustine
5. Best DJ – Central Region
- DJ Nat Bubu
- DJ Poppa
- DJ Daddy Yoo
- DJ Saki
- DJ Repentance
- DJ Agyengo
6. Best DJ – Northern Region
- DJ Sisqo
- DJ Kofi
- DJ Parara
7. Best DJ – Upper East Region
- DJ Phatbone
- DJ Prince
- DJ Dubai
- DJ Okokobioko
- DJ Alutha
8. Best DJ – Upper West Region
- DJ Tobile
- DJ Skorpii
- DJ Anada
- DJ Faabu
- DJ Ray
9. Best DJ – Western Region
- TJ DJ
- DJ X
- DJ Berry
- DJ Magnus
- DJ Bibini
- Magic George
- DJ Saint
- DJ Papa Steve
10. Best DJ – Eastern Region
- DJ Blay
- DJ Hans
- DJ Chrix
- DJ Stanzy
- DJ Police
- DJ Mixx
- DJ Obofour
B. National and International Categories
11. DJ/Artist Collaboration of the Year
- DJ Vyrusky feat Shatta/Eugene – Adwenfi
- DJ Mic Smith feat Mr Eazi – Blessings
- DJ Sly featuring Ice Prince – Testify
- DJ Mensah featuring All Stars – Bakaji
- Vision DJ feat Sarkodie/King Promise – Double Trouble
- DJ Stanzy featuring Ephraim – Fallen 4 U
- DJ MJ featuring Singlet – Monfa
- DJ Advicer featuring Ayesem – Don’t Push Me
- DJ Black – Real Mc
12. Artiste DJ Of The Year
- DJ Lord – Magnom
- DJ Shiwaawa – Ebony
- DJ Vyrusky – Shatta Wale/Kuami Eugene/MzVee
- DJ Mensah – Sarkodie DJ Justice – Stonebwoy
- DJ Bone – Fancy Gadam
- DJ Gooday – Edem
13. Discovery Of The Year
- DJ Coleda
- DJ Obinna
- DJ Switch
- DJ Ikon
- DJ 10k
- DJ Stunt
- DJ Bosh
14. Best Mobile DJ Of The Year
- DJ Adom
- DJ Rampage
- DJ Max
- DJ Repentance
- DJ Saint
- DJ Tobile
- DJ Toyor
- DJ Bryt
15. Scratch DJ Of The Year
- DJ Bass
- DJ Mpesempese
- DJ Obonke
- DJ Que
- Mr Kaxtro
- DJ Bryte
- DJ Black
- DJ Gospol
16. Record Promoter Of The Year
- Candyman
- DJ Advicer
- DJ Andy Dosty
- DJ Mic Smith
- DJ Tobile
- King Lagazee
- DJ Phletch
- DJ Ganj
- Vision DJ
17. Best Campus DJ Of the Year
- DJ Barma – Ho Technical University
- DJ Lamar – KNUST
- DJ Spincho – University for Development Studies
- Iphone DJ – University of Ghana
- DJ Badoo – University of Cape Coast
- Big Stan – University of Ghana
- DJ Hueblow – KNUST
18. Gospel DJ Of The Year
- DJ Toxic – Neat FM
- Franky 5 – Hitz FM
- Jay Smoke – GHOne TV
- Papa Bills – Adom FM
- KOK – Live FM
- DJ Awana – Adom FM
19. Best HighLife DJ Of The Year
- DJ Stanzy – Daddy 101.1FM
- DJ Advicer – Happy FM
- DJ J – Tosh 103.9FM (Ho)
- DJ Bakayoko – Accra FM
- Ike The Unpredictable – Abusua FM
- Oyoko Dehyi3 – Accra FM
20. Best Hip Life DJ Of The Year
- DJ Phletch – OK FM
- Candyman – Sompa FM
- DJ X – Royal FM
- Vision DJ – YFM
- DJ Wobete – Joy FM
- DJ Slim – YFM
21. Reggae/Dancehall DJ Of The Year
- King Lagazee
- Ras Disco
- Haruna Babangida
- Concious Queen
- DJ Ruutbwoy
- Black Kobby
- Empress Lomo
- Bongo I
22. Best Pub DJ Of The Year
- DJ Laxtik – Paddies Pub
- DJ Aroma – BarNaas
- DJ Smoke – Italian Boy Pub
- DJ Perbi – Makerz Pub
- DJ Atopa – Daddys Bar
- DJ Money – Bonds Square
- Selekta Shaker – Fizzles Platinum
- DJ Kiss – Purple Pub
23. DJs’ Song Of The Year
- Kidi – Odo
- Shatta Wale – Taking Over
- Captain Planet – Obi Agye Obi Girl
- Kuami Eugene – Angela
- Samini – My Own
- Ebony – Maame Hwe
- Wutah – Bronya
- Stonebwoy – My Name
- Patapaa – One Corner
24. Best Female DJ Of The Year
- Mz Orstin
- DJ Nyce
- DJ Kess
- DJ MJ
- DJ Switch
- DJ Teena
25. Best Male Radio DJ Of The Year
- DJ Bibini – Melody FM
- DJ Black – Hitz FM
- Mr Kaxtro – Ultimate FM
- DJ Ashmen – Zylophone FM
- DJ Slim – YFM
- DJ Bryt – Voice FM
- DJ Bass – Live FM
26. Best Female Radio DJ Of The Year
- Mz Orstin – Y FM
- DJ Ohemaa Woyegye – Adom FM
- DJ Kess – Y FM
- Empress Lomo – Radio Gold
- Justina Ansah – Obouba FM
27. Best Night Club DJ Of The Year
- DJ Vyrusky – Carbon Night Club
- DJ Mic Smith – Twist Night Club
- DJ Octopus – Vienna City(Kumasi)
- DJ Max – Vienna City(Accra)
- DJ Putin – Twist Night Night Club
- Vision DJ – Champs
- DJ Sly – Crisberry Club
- DJ K Krack – Onyx
- Crakk DJ – Plot 7
28. Best MC/Hypeman Of The Year
- Kojo Manuel
- Lyrical
- Joe Boy
- Ogee The MC
- Johnny Stone
29. Best Video Jockey Of The Year
- DJ Niiyo – Star TV
- DJ Xpliff – GH One TV
- DJ Krixmas – Top TV
30. Mixtape Of The Year
- DJ Vyrusky – Throwback Verse Day
- DJ Obonke x DJ Say – Fearless Mixtape
- DJ Aberga – The Challenge Mixtape
- King Stormzy – Blackout Mixtape
- DJ Lord – Shatta Wale x Wizkid (Special Request)
- DJ Nyce – AfroNyce Mixtape
- DJ X – Recognize Mixtape
- DJ Loft – Ghana Loves Afrobeats Mix
- DJ Bass – Mashup360 Ep 07
31. Best International Ghanaian DJ
- DJ Kofi Dagaati
- DJ Bretuoba
- DJ Naycha
- DJ Sawa
- DJ MzDonnet
- DJ Lutha
32. Best International DJ Of the Year
- DJ Neptune
- DJ Divalash
- DJ Cuppy
- DJ Edu
33. Life Time Achievement Award
- Mark Okraku Mantey
- Woodman
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