Audio By Carbonatix
Celebrated veteran Ghanaian disc jockey (DJ) and staff member of the Multimedia Group, Samuel Tei Mensah Nartey, popularly known as DJ Awana, has passed away.
DJ Awana died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the 37 Military Hospital after a short illness.
He began his remarkable media career over two decades ago with Adom FM when the station was operating in Tema.
Quickly rising to prominence, DJ Awana became a well-known figure in Ghana’s media and live event industries.
He won the hearts of many with his gentle demeanor, soft-spoken nature, and his careful selection of songs that fit every occasion.
DJ Awana became a household name in the media and entertainment industry with his signature jingle, “Awana was Onie o! Awanna Nie o! Ɛyɛ wo nwanwa!!!”
Following the news of his death, many Ghanaians and media personalities, including Afia Pokua (Vim Lady), Nana Yaa Konadu Yiadom, Ohemaa Woyeje, and veteran disc jockey DJ Ashmen, have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the beloved figure.
Latest Stories
-
Motorists lament years of faulty traffic lights at Poku Transport Junction
6 minutes -
Carabao Cup: The battle for Wembley begins
7 minutes -
I’m yet to receive any official communication from NPP – Prof Frimpong-Boateng
8 minutes -
FSRP, FarmMate tomato partnership yields 240 tonnes in Upper East
12 minutes -
Prof Frimpong-Boateng contributed to NPP’s downfall – Haruna Mohammed
19 minutes -
Joy FM’s ‘Drive Time with Lexis’ listeners raise GH¢12,000 to save listener from eviction
23 minutes -
AFCON 2026: Egypt eyes revenge against Senegal as host Morocco faces Nigeria test
23 minutes -
Domelevo advocates for Public Office Holders Conduct Bill to curb corruption
26 minutes -
Frimpong–Boateng’s remarks damaging to party unity – NPP General Secretary
47 minutes -
JUSAG declares strike on January 19 over unpaid salary arrears
2 hours -
Anderlecht and QPR join race for Jalal Abdullai after impressive Molde loan spell
2 hours -
I am confident there won’t be a rerun in Kpandai—Haruna Mohammed
2 hours -
NPP should’ve invited Prof Frimpong-Boateng for a chat over ‘fake party’ comment – Nyaho-Tamakloe
2 hours -
Ghana Publishing Company in strong financial shape after 10 months – Managing Director
2 hours -
Many NPP members share Frimpong-Boateng’s views; NPP should prepare to expel them too – Dr Nyaho-Tamekloe
2 hours