Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) Hosts Historic Inaugural Mix Master Championship Awards in Calabar
DJAN Crowns Nigeria’s Top DJs as Inaugural Mix Master Championship Concludes in Calabar
The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) concluded its landmark inaugural Mix Master Championship (MMC) on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with a dazzling award ceremony in Calabar, Cross River State—formally crowning the nation’s top DJ talents. The grand event brought together some of Nigeria’s finest turntablists for a vibrant celebration of artistry, resilience, and the unifying power of music.
Presiding over the ceremony, the National President of DJAN, Prince Christian Edeh (DJ Perfect International), reflected on the association’s rapid growth and rising influence. He highlighted the success of Africa’s biggest DJ awards hosted by DJAN in 2024, framing the 2025 MMC as a powerful new chapter in the organization’s drive toward professionalism and excellence.
“Our Mix Master Championship is an eloquent expression of our commitment to showcasing the skills and talents of our members,” DJ Perfect International stated.
“This competition has become a benchmark for excellence.”
MMC Spokesperson Mr. Salawu Idowu Abiola (DJ Collabo) lauded the successful conclusion of the maiden championship, describing it as “Nigeria’s premier deejay competition,” one that has revealed “the incredible depth of talent across the country.” Sixteen elite finalists battled for the prestigious title of Nigeria’s Best Deejay after emerging from a rigorous nationwide contest.
The road to the finals was defined by intense state and zonal qualifiers designed to spotlight skill, creativity, and mastery. Originally, the finalists were to receive their awards during the grand finale in Ibadan on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. However, the event faced an unexpected disruption.
“The grand finale was unfortunately disrupted due to security concerns,” the President noted. “But we’re glad to be here in Calabar to finally celebrate our winners!”
With the Calabar ceremony providing a triumphant and festive conclusion, the inaugural Mix Master Championship now stands as a milestone in Nigeria’s DJ culture—a testament to DJAN’s enduring commitment to elevating the craft and celebrating the professionals who drive the nation’s soundscape.
Renowned journalist, Olebara Uchechukwu Anthony Chijioke (Cool DJ Blaze McBede), who is the Southeast Zonal Coordinator of the Deejays Association Of Nigeria -DJAN, hailed the just-concluded Mix Master Championship (MMC) competition, praising the event for setting ‘a new benchmark for excellence in the DJing industry’. He expressed pride in the winners from the Southeast Zonal competition and called for the institutionalization of DJing as an academic discipline in Nigerian universities and polytechnics, saying ‘One of my visions is to see DJAN at its best, shaping minds, grooming talents, and building brands… I envision the day we study Disc Jockey as tertiary courses… making the next generation of DJs not just great talents but exceptionally respectable.’
The zonal champions who earned their place in the national spotlight were:
DJ Zangar International (FCT Abuja)- Winner – 5 million naira
DJ Ussy (Kaduna State)- 2nd Position – 2 million naira
DJ Palladium (Rivers State)- 3rd Position – 1 million naira
After a final electrifying display of skill, the judges delivered their verdict, awarding life-changing prizes of ₦5,000,000 to the first place; ₦2,000,000 to the second place and ₦1,000,000 to the third place.
In his address, DJAN President Edeh emphasized DJAN’s role in nation-building, appealing for support from government and the corporate Nigeria. “We are creating jobs, keeping our young people busy, and steering them away from social ills. Already, many of our members are creative exports from Nigeria, representing our great nation on the global stage. Needless to say, we believe that the creative industry has the power to transform our nation and our continent,” Edeh stated, urging stakeholders to invest in the sector’s growth.
