This will be the 14th edition of the event
Merqury Republic, organisers of the revered Ghana DJ Awards, have announced Friday, December 4, 2026 as the date for the 14th edition of the event that celebrates the hard work and influence of DJs in Ghana and beyond.
The 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, held at the Palms Convention Center, has been hailed as the most successful in the award scheme’s history. The night saw stunning sets from some of Ghana’s most loved acts, including Merqury Quaye, Medikal, Keche, Fameye, DJ Pho, Lali x Lola and DJ Sonaty, with appearances by an impressive number of Ghana’s favourite icons, including Efya, Kofi Adjorlolo, Kafui Danku, Piesie Esther, Dancegod Llloyd, Mark Okraku Mantey, and Okyeame Kwame.
The climax of the night crowned DJ Sly King as the DJ of the Year, a well-deserved win that has got the DJ fraternity and music industry talking.
The event also honored legends whose influence has shaped the national DJ landscape. Joy FM’s iconic mid-morning show host, Doreen Andoh, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Kofi Amoakohene was presented with the prestigious Special Recognition Award.
According to the Creative Director at Merqury Republic, “the 2025 edition is still considered the beginning and a warm-up to bigger things in 2026”.
Merqury Quaye further revealed that all the major build-up activities that energised the culture this year, including the Pub Fest and Ghana DJ Clinic will be expanded in 2026, with many others under wraps.
The 14th edition of the Ghana DJ Awards comes off on Friday, December 4, 2026, a perfect setup for DJs and their supporters, fans, music lovers and industry icons to roll straight from an unforgettable awards night on a holiday into a full weekend of celebration.
The 2026 Ghana DJ Awards offer a unique sponsor opportunity for brands to connect with a vibrant, youthful, and influential audience at the heart of Ghana’s music and entertainment culture.
Sponsors gain high-visibility brand exposure across event promotions, media coverage, digital platforms, and on-ground activations, while aligning with a prestigious national awards scheme that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence in DJ culture.
Fans are encouraged to join the 365-day countdown, a unique initiative rarely undertaken by any awards scheme in Ghana. Organizers promise exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, spotlight stories, and fan engagement activities throughout the year.
Music lovers, DJs, revellers, and the entire creative community can start marking their calendars, because the road to Ghana DJ Awards 2026 begins now. Meanwhile, see full list of award winners for the 2025 edition.
