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Ghana DJ Awards, Smirnoff renew title sponsorship deal
Guinness Ghana has officially renewed the Smirnoff title sponsorship of the Ghana DJ Awards for another three years, reaffirming its commitment to the growth and celebration of DJ culture and entertainment in Ghana.
Organized by Merqury Republic, the Ghana DJ Awards continues to stand as Ghana’s premier platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of DJs and music personalities shaping the country’s entertainment industry.
The renewed partnership marks another milestone in the successful relationship between Guinness Ghana and Merqury Republic, highlighting a shared commitment to entertainment, creativity, empowerment, nightlife culture, and youth engagement.
All activities under the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards calendar will be powered by Smirnoff, bringing a fresh wave of excitement, lifestyle experiences, audience engagement, and unforgettable activations throughout the season.
Commenting on the renewed partnership, Yaa Amoah-Owusu, Head of Media & Partnerships at Guinness Ghana, said “Smirnoff believes music is the ultimate force in bringing people together. As the title sponsor of the Ghana DJ Awards, Smirnoff will power all activities and engagements under the awards calendar, bringing its vibrant energy, culture-driven experiences, and signature nightlife appeal to fans and audiences across the country.”
Speaking on the renewed partnership, Felicia Bazie, Marketing Manager at Merqury Republic, said, “Ghana DJ Awards is Africa’s premier DJ platform. We are focused on finding partners that want to enhance the DJ ecosystem, the fan experience on-site, and create compelling content for fans digitally. “
He added that “This renewed partnership with Guinness Ghana reflects our collective vision of celebrating creativity, nightlife culture, and the incredible talents within Ghana’s music industry. We are excited about the opportunities and experiences the next three years will bring.”
As anticipation continues to build for an extraordinary celebration of music, the 2026 edition of the Ghana DJ Awards is officially set to launch on August 1, 2026, kickstarting a new season of activities, campaigns, industry engagements, and entertainment experiences leading up to the main awards ceremony.
Over the years, the Ghana DJ Awards has evolved into one of Ghana’s most anticipated entertainment events, serving as a major platform for discovering, celebrating, and elevating DJs across multiple genres and regions.
Further details regarding nominations, launch activities, and official event schedules will be announced in the coming weeks.
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian musician Darlington Agyekum, popularly known as Dr Cryme, says he believes leadership is about making a lasting impact rather than holding office.
In an interview after graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Studies at the Methodist University’s 2026 graduating class, Dr Cryme reflected on his student leadership journey and highlighted some of the initiatives he spearheaded while serving the university community.
“I always say this position is not a possession. People will come and go, but how you made a mark and who you helped is what we’re here for and how we’ll be remembered. Do your best, let God handle the rest,” he stated.
The rapper, who served as SRC President for the 2025/26 academic year, said his administration championed inclusiveness across the university’s three campuses under the motto, “For us, by us.”
“My motto, ‘For us, by us,’ brought inclusiveness and familiarity with all three campuses together in common goals and activities like education, health, sportsmanship and debates, which all projected the school to higher grounds and above,” he said.
According to him, the vision brought students together while strengthening unity and raising the profile of the university. He also served as a Council Member, Head of Entertainment and a face and brand ambassador for Methodist University Ghana.
Dr Cryme recounted that he was SRC President when the university celebrated its 25th anniversary and said his administration also revamped a legacy canteen project while improving seating facilities for students in classrooms and recreational areas.
He further disclosed that his administration introduced VOMUG (Voice of Methodist University Ghana), a communication platform designed to improve the dissemination of information through emails, bulk SMS, flyers and audio-visual content.
“I enhanced sitting materials for students both in the classrooms and outside for leisure and socialising. I also introduced VOMUG, which has helped in the dissemination of information through email, bulk SMS, flyers and audiovisuals, just to mention a few,” he added.
Although he and his team received citations from the university’s Tema administration in recognition of their service, Dr Cryme was quick to credit the wider university community for the achievements.
“Although we were presented with citations, myself and my team, by the administration in Tema, all these milestones wouldn’t have been attained without the support, involvement and indulgence of the beautiful people and stakeholders of Methodist University Ghana,” he said.
Beyond his academic achievement, Dr Cryme also announced that he has released a new single titled “Heat.”
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