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2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards powered by Smirnoff launched
The 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, was officially launched in grand style last Saturday in Accra.
The 13th edition of Africa’s biggest DJ event, themed ‘Shake the Floor’ promises to be yet another milestone celebration of Ghana’s vibrant DJ culture.
The award will feature a Jamaican sound-clash segment on November 29.
Reigning Event DJ of the Year, DJ Pho, set the ball rolling on the night with mind-blowing skills on the turntables, treating attendees to back-to-back sing-along classics before handing over to DJ Phantom and DJ Sly King, who both elevated the soul of the launch to another altitude.
The night also saw music performances from Dancehall artiste Aklerh, Hiplife group Keche and Afrobeat singer Mopthy.
Speaking at the launch, organisers Merqury Republic revealed an exciting calendar of activities designed to sustain the buzz ahead of the main event, which is slated for November 29, 2025 at the Palms Convention Center, La – Accra.
According to the organisers, prior to the main event, six out of Ghana’s 16 regions will host the much-anticipated Pubfest – Greater Accra, Volta, Bono, Ashanti, Western and Central regions.
The launch attracted some of the most influential personalities in the creative industry including Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called, Abeiku Santana – Deputy CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority, and Mr Ahumah ‘Daddy Bosco’ Ocansey – Board Member, Ghana DJ Awards, both of whom delivered keynote addresses.
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
