The 2024 edition of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards has been officially inaugurated with thrilling line-up of activities.

The launch, which took place at the Multimedia Group Limited premises on Saturday, June 20, 2024, saw the dazzling prowess of talents in Ghana's disc jockey industry.

Produced by Merqury Republic, the 12th edition is partnering with Joy Prime as the official media partner.

This makes Joy Prime the only channel to cover the main event, which comes later.

The channel manager, Emily Nyarko, expressed how the station is elated to partner with the prestigious event.

In her message, she said, "partnering with the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards aligns perfectly with our vision to showcase and elevate the diverse musical landscape of Ghana."

She extended a heart of gratitude to the organisers of the awards scheme for entrusting Joy Prime with the partnership and promised to feed viewers with an ultimate experience of every bit of the event to inspire all DJs in Ghana and beyond.

The headline sponsor, Guinness Ghana, also shared a word of appreciation to support the event for the second time.

The marketing manager for the Spirit and RTDs category of the company, Nana Yaa Amoah Owusu, who spoke at the launch, mentioned that their major aim for this year is to promote female DJs.

"DJs are the life of the party, and our flagship brand, Smirnoff, is also the life of the party, and that is the reason why we have partnered with this platform. For this year, we definitely want to put highlight and spotlight on the female DJ fraternity while also ensuring that overall we're helping to build capacity," she said.

For this, they will be holding an all-female DJ concert to uncover and celebrate the dexterity of females in the sector.

She called on corporate Ghana to rally their support behind the initiative so it can be expanded and recognised globally.

Like the past editions, this year's awards promise to be better and more thrilling with the line-up activities.

The coordinator for Merqury Republic, David Quaye, pointed out things fans should anticipate as the main event approaches.

This year's activities include the Pub Festival, which allows the organisers journey to other regions outside Greater Accra to discover talented DJs in the selected regions. The Ghana DJ Clinic is the educational arm of the awards scheme that empowers DJs through conferences and other educational programmes.

The coordinator revealed that the board has reintroduced the regional category, which was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The awards scheme recognises the efforts and hard work of DJs in Ghana and Africa at large, including the coveted Best DJ of the Year, Afrobeat DJ of the Year, Female DJ of the Year, Discovery DJ of the Year, and Event DJ of the Year, among other categories.

DJ Lord OTB won the ultimate prize as the Guinness Ghana DJ of the Year in 2023, making him the reigning champion. Will he retain the title, or will another person take over?

Keep following myjoyonline and Joy Prime to be updated on all the categories so as to cast your votes for your favourite DJ immediately after the nominees are announced.

Themed “United by Music,” the 2024 edition promises to be more enthralling by bringing together DJs across Ghana and Africa at large to make the event memorable.

The major awards is scheduled to take place on November 9, and all fans are entreated to join the remarkable celebration of Ghana’s finest DJs.

The 2024 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards is powered by Smirnoff and supported by Electroland Ghana Limited (EGL), Korba, Franko Trading Enterprise, and the Ghana Library Authority. Supported by Ezzy Grab GH, Whatsup TV, and Dennis Pizza. Other media partners include Joy Prime, Joy FM, and Adom TV.