It’s not news that the 2013 African Global DJ Awards is
coming up, the awards which holds on the 4th of May at the Sandton
Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa would play host to
entertainment bigwigs from all over Africa.
The DJs are nominated in sixteen broad categories. These
categories also include one for female DJs who are unsung heroes in the DJ
profession.
Winners will be decided by a panel of judges (along with
popular votes on the website) likely to be headed by Nigeria’s legendary DJ
Jimmy Jatt.
The event will be hosted by Barbz of Big Brother Africa
fame, Denrele of Channel O, Lerato, Ugandan rapper Navio, DJ Jam Jam from the
United Kingdom and Adams Ibrahim of Nigeria’s Soundcity.
The categories and nominees for the awards are:
1.
Best
African DJ
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DJ Aly and Fila (Egypt)
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DJ Fresh (South Africa)
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DJ Xclusive (Nigeria)
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DJ Crème de la Crème (Kenya)
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DJ Black (Ghana)
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DJ Oskido (South Africa)
2. Best DJ Mixtape
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DJ Mic Smith (Ghana)
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DJ Neptune (Nigeria)
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DJ Dee Money (Nigeria/USA)
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DJ Waxy (South Africa)
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DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)
3. Best Club DJ
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DJ Flava (Nigeria/ML)
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DJ Zimo (Nigeria/USA)
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DJ Shiru (Uganda)
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DJ Spinall (Nigeria)
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DJ Waxy (South Africa)
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DJ Killa Fingers (Ghana)
4. Best Radio DJ
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DJ Joe Mfalme (Kenya)
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DJ Gareth Cliff (South Africa)
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DJ Black (Ghana)
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DJ Xclusive (Nigeria)
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DJ Caise (Nigeria)
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DJ Glen Lewis (South Africa)
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DJ Tboe Touch (South Africa)
5. Best TV DJ
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DJ Vinnie (Nigeria)
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DJ Cleo (South Africa)
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DJ Shabsy (Nigeria)
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DJ Billi Ocean (Ghana)
6. Best Artist / Band DJ
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DJ Tunez (Nigeria / Awon Boyz)
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DJ Spinall (Nigeria/Mavin)
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DJ Xclusive (Nigeria/EME)
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DJ Mensa (Ghana/Sakordie)
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DJ Neptune (Nigeria/Naeto C)
7. Best African
International DJ (For African DJs Not Resident In Africa)
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DJ Abass (NG/UK)
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DJ Afoo (NG/US)
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DJ Dee Money (NG/US)
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DJ Gabe (NG/UK)
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DJ Abrantee (GH/UK)
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DJ Ronnie (GH/US)
8. Best Global DJ
(For Non-African DJs)
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DJ Khaled
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DJ Enuff
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David Guetta
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DJ Deadmaus
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Skrillex
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Tiësto
9. Best Afro Hip
Pop/Hip Hop Music DJ
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DJ Waxy (SA)
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DJ Humility (NG)
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DJ Xclusive (NG)
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DJ Caise (Ng)
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DJ Tommy (Ng)
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DJ Mister
10. Best Kwaito Or
House Music DJ
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DJ FRESH (SA)
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DJ EUPHONIK (SA)
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DJ KENT (SA)
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DJ LULO CAFÉ (SA)
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DJ FISTAZ (SA)
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DJ GLEN LEWIS
(SA)
11. Best Eastern
African DJ
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DJ CRÈME DE LA
CRÈME (KY)
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DJ ALUDAH (UG)
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DJ JOE MFALME
(KY)
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DJ KUMI (KY)
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DJ DONNACCIA (KY)
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DJ JAHAWI (KY)
12. Best Southern
African DJ
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DJ GESHGROOVE
(ZM)
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DJ EUPHONIK (SA)
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DJ NAVES (SA)
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NAKED DJ (SA)
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DJ BLACK COFFEE
(SA)
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DJ SIZWE DLOMO
(SA)
13. Best Western
African DJ
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DJ BLACK (GH)
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DJ NEPTUNE (NG)
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DJ XCLUSIVE (NG)
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DJ CAISE (NG)
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DJ MIXMASTER
BROWN (NG)
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DJ HUMILITY (NG)
14. Best Northern
African DJ
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DJ ALY AND FILA
(EG)
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DJ CARLOS (EG)
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DJ AMINE AKESBI
(MRC)
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DJ NOOR EDGE
(TUN)
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DJ FEEDO (EG)
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DJ AKM (AL)
15.
Best Female DJ
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DJ NANA (NG)
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DJ PIECES (NG/US)
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DJ LAMBO (NG)
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DJ KESS (GH)
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DJ CNDO (SA)
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DJ SOUPAMODEL
(NG/US)
16. Best Francophone
DJ
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DJ HI-FA (BN)
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DJ COOL (BF)
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DJ KOKOB (ET)
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DJ MULUKU (IC)
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DJ PHILO (IC)
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DJ JAKE (BN)
Before the awards, a lot of opportunities will arise for the
fans to interact with their favourite DJs from around the world who have been
nominated.
Fans and DJs can chat and share pictures via our facebook
page (www.facebook.com/agdaawards),
hangout on google+ (+agdaa wards) to share opinions,
pictures and video skits.
Also following @agdaawards and use of the hashtag
#AgdaAwards on twitter and Instagram (agdaawards) also subscribing to our
channel on youtube (agdaawards) and keek (agdaawards) can get lucky fans invite
(all-expense paid) to the event.
Fans can also send in questions, or their views, regarding
the event and our nominees via these social media platforms and all questions
will be answered by our PR team.
There will also be a
nominees’ party right here in Lagos where fans can party with their favourite
DJs.
Voting commences on the 15th of March, so make
sure you vote for the DJ of your choice through these 3 easy steps:
1.
Go to www.agda.co.za
2.
Click on the ‘Vote Now’ button on the main tab
3.
On the voting page, just click on the ‘Vote’
button under the DJ of your choice
Note: Only one vote is allowed per
category
This event is the first of its kind; make sure you vote for
these men and women who bring you good music.
Any questions or enquiries about being a part of the event
should be sent to media@agda.co.za.
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