The road to the 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards is gathering pace, with the Pub Fest tour visiting various cities across Ghana. The Accra edition, held at Purple Pub, featured DJs Wallpaper, DJ Juicy, DJ Coleda, and DJ Raya, who took turns behind the decks, delivering incredible performances. The event also attracted notable figures from Ghana's entertainment industry, including DJ Lord OTB and Kojo Manuel.
The Accra stop followed previous Pub Fest events in Winneba, Takoradi, and Berekum, each adding to the growing excitement around this year's awards. The tour is taking the awards experience into different cities, giving audiences the opportunity to connect with DJs and the culture that will ultimately converge at the main ceremony on December 4.
The event highlighted the growing presence of female DJs in Ghana's music and nightlife scene. DJ Coleda, the Ghana DJ Awards Scratch DJ of the Year, brought her technical skills and stage presence to the event, while DJ Raya added her own energy to the line-up. Actress Nana Adjoa Lovia hosted the evening, which also featured a lively set by Ghana's finest hypeman, Merqury Quaye.
The Pub Fest is a key part of the build-up to the 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, organised by Merqury Republic under the theme "All Out". The tour is powered by Smirnoff, with Fiesta Condoms and BrainWise Omega 3 as sponsors. Joy Prime TV is the lead media partner, with support from WatsUp TV, MX24, PLUZZ FM, Hitz FM, and Revolve Media.
One of the night's highlights was the Fiesta Condoms GH₵1,000 cash-prize activation, which gave patrons an opportunity to win cash while enjoying the music and entertainment. The activation formed part of Fiesta's engagement with audiences during the Pub Fest. The event was a testament to the growing popularity of Ghana's DJ culture.
The Pub Fest will continue its journey to Hohoe in the Volta Region, before heading towards its ultimate destination. On Friday, December 4, 2026, the roadshow gives way to the main Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, bringing DJs, artistes, industry professionals, and fans together for the culmination of the 2026 awards season.
As the Pub Fest moves from city to city, each stop adds another chapter to the countdown. DJs are connecting with audiences in their communities, nightlife venues are becoming part of the awards-season experience, and anticipation is building towards the night when Ghana's DJ industry comes together.
Key points
- The Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2026 Pub Fest is a nationwide tour celebrating Ghana's DJ culture ahead of the grand finale on December 4.
- The tour has already visited Winneba, Takoradi, Berekum, and Accra, with the next stop scheduled for Hohoe in the Volta Region.
- The event features top DJs, performances, and activations, highlighting the growing presence of female DJs in Ghana's music scene.
