{
  "id": 4193777,
  "title": "2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Set for December 4 as “ALL OUT” Era Begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/2026-guinness-ghana-dj-awards-set-for-december-4-as-all-out-era-begins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:06:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/2026-guinness-ghana-dj-awards-set-for-december-4-as-all-out-era-begins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, in collaboration with Smirnoff, will be held on December 4, 2026, marking the beginning of the \"ALL OUT\" era for Africa's premier DJ celebration. The awards season launched on August 1 at Eden Gardens Hotel in Accra under the theme \"ALL OUT,\" signalling the event's larger, more immersive celebration of Ghana's DJ culture. Organised by Merqury Republic, the awards honour DJs' significant impact on Ghana's music and entertainment industry. The 2026 edition will unite DJs, artists, industry professionals, sponsors, media personalities, and music enthusiasts for an evening dedicated to DJ excellence. In addition to the awards, activities such as Pub Fest, the Ghana DJ Clinic, and nationwide campaigns will take the celebration beyond Accra, reaching DJs and fans across the country. A new category, Digital DJ of the Year, recognises DJs making strides through digital platforms and online content. The event will also be broadcast to over 40 countries via Joy Prime TV, allowing audiences across Africa and beyond to witness one of the continent's most significant DJ celebrations. Organisers urge DJs, fans, partners, and the creative community to fully embrace the \"ALL OUT\" spirit in honouring those who drive Ghana's music scene forward. The countdown to the 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards has begun.",
  "summary": "The countdown to the 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards powered by Smirnoff is officially on, with organisers announcing Friday, December 4, 2026 as the date for Africa’s biggest DJ celebration. The announcement marks another major milestone in the journey towards the 2026 edition, following the official launch of the awards season on August 1 at … The post 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Set for…",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards held on December 4, 2026",
    "\"ALL OUT\" era begins for Africa's premier DJ celebration",
    "New Digital DJ of the Year category introduced"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}