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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.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
