Top 6 Female DJs In Nigeria

There is a new wave in the disc jockeying business and it is bringing female disc jockeys to fore.

For those who still hold the belief that disc jockeying is a business for men alone, below are 6 female award winning Nigerian disc jockey in no particular order.

DJ Cuppy

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola known as Dj Cuppy is the daughter of the billionaire owner of Forte Oil- Femi Otedola. She is probably the most talked about young disc-jockey in the industry, male or female. It is easy to see her as a master of sounds.

Some of her performances includes her playing at MTV Africa Music Awards, Tatler & Christie Art’s Ball in London, Financial Times Luxury Summit in Mexico, etc.

DJ Lambo

Olawanmi Okerayi popularly known as DJ Lambogini but often shortened as DJ Lambo was a one-time OAP. DJ Lamboghini is the official DJ for Chocolate city artist M.I. She started her career as an OAP in Ray Power 100.5FM, then moved on to Rhthym 94.7 FM and Love 104.5 FM in Abuja before taking a different turn as a DJ. Recently nominated for the African female Dj award at the African Global DJ Awards in South Africa (AGDA)

DJ Switch

Rapper and disc jockey Obianuju Catherine Udeh, known as Dj Switch is perhaps one of the most versatile female DJs around. Her portfolio is commendable. One of the high marks of her Deejaying experience was her being contracted as the official DJ of the Glo dance competition. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, one of such names is Peter Okoye of Psquare. She was recently signed to his record label, P-classic.

DJ Nana

DJ Nana, whose real name is Nanayat Abedoh, is among the pioneer female Disc Jockeys (D.J.) in Nigeria. She is regarded as one of the best female DJs in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. She is known for her energy filled performances and her traditional use of head ties.

She has played at such A-List Events like: First Nigerian Idol, AY Live Concert, Kings of Comedy Concert, MTN 10th Anniversary Party, Stand Up Nigeria Comedy Concert, Briitish American Tobbacco Concert, Rhythm Unplugged in Ibadan, Jimmy’s Jump Off Concert. She has also traded her art at clubs like: Ziggy’s Gym, Taffic Lounge, Club Vegas, Rumours Lounge.

Her hobbies include dancing, music, travelling and learning.

DJ FRIZZIE

Nigeria’s No1 Female DJ, artiste, producer, DJ Frizzie started dj-ing at the age of 16. She started officially as a deejay at Uniport Radio 88.5fm .DJ Frizzie possesses good Djing techniques, mixing, scratching and blending of all genre of music. She’s being featured on MTVBASE Official Club Chart occasionally and also on SNAPTV RAPTITUDE SHOW which airs on TVC Lagos.

DJ SOUPAMODEL

Often referred to as Leading Nigerian-American DJ and one of Africa’s premier female DJs. She’s a Grammy (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States) member and a music producer. She is virtually known by everybody in the American music industry and officially T-pains DJ.