Meet the 10 Female DJs Bringing Nigeria’s Weddings and Birthday Parties to Life

Nigeria is known for its events and parties, especially weddings and birthdays, and behind every unforgettable wedding or birthday celebration is a DJ who shapes the mood from start to finish. Today, we are celebrating the DJs who keep our dance floors alive, starting with a spotlight on female DJs across the country.

From Afrobeats and Amapiano to old-school classics to Afrogospel and global hits, these DJs have built reputations for reading the room, commanding dance floors, and turning ordinary gatherings into standout celebrations. In no particular order, here are ten of the most active and widely recognized names in the scene today.

1. DJ Ritzy

DJ Ritzy (Precious Andrews) has earned her reputation as one of the most polished and versatile DJs in the country, known for professional multi-genre sets spanning Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and R&B that bring finesse to every event. Offstage, she serves as CEO of Ritzy’s Entertainment and Director of Ritzy’s Life Enhancement Foundation, supporting widows and women, and holds a background in Theatre Arts. She has delivered at over 5,000 events, including the Star Unmissable after-party, Gulder Red Night, Total E&P with Burna Boy, Livespot X Festival, Calabar Carnival, multiple Governor’s events in Akwa Ibom, and Hilda Baci’s jollof record celebration.

2. DJ Mitchy Pearl

DJ Mitchy Pearl is a high-energy party starter known for blending Afrobeats, old-school hits, and current anthems into nonstop sets that keep weddings and birthdays moving. Beyond DJing, she runs her own events, including the annual “Summer with DJ Mitchy Pearl” series, combining music, games, and community fun. Standout gigs include Unilag events, corporate parties, and traditional Lagos weddings.

3. DJ Jemmy

DJ Jemmy is a vibrant Akwa Ibom-based DJ known for infectious blends of Afrobeats, local hits, and feel-good anthems that keep wedding and birthday dance floors alive all night. She has built her brand as an independent female DJ while frequently collaborating on events across the country. Standout performances include the traditional weddings of Eve Esin and Suleman Mohammed, along with multiple Akwa Ibom receptions and after-parties.

4. DJ Sharon

Based in Ibadan, DJ Sharon is one of the rising names to watch in Southwest Nigeria’s wedding circuit. She has built a loyal following around her seamless mixes of 80s and 90s classics, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, and current hits, a style that keeps multi-generational crowds engaged from start to finish. Still early in her career and without the same access to bigger platforms available to DJs in Lagos and Abuja, she has earned a reputation for strong wedding control and consistently polished sets. As her visibility grows, she is one to keep an eye on.

5. DJ Pretty Play

DJ Pretty Play, also known as the Wheel Goddess, spins high-energy Afrobeats and global hits with a dynamic, engaging performance style that keeps wedding guests dancing nonstop. She has built her brand as an African Finest Global DJ with a growing social following, and frequently plays weddings, birthdays, and social events across Nigeria.

6. DJ Penny

DJ Penny stands out as Abuja’s leading Christian DJ, delivering high-energy Afro-gospel mixes that turn weddings, receptions, and birthdays into vibrant, spirit-filled celebrations. She is the go-to DJ for many of the biggest Christian weddings in the capital. Beyond the decks, she hosts the popular Afro Praise Party series, a major Christian revival party, and runs ministry-focused events alongside her husband, MC and Hype Minister Sammy Sas.

7. DJ Kulet

Lagos-based DJ Kulet thrives on lively dance energy and seamless crowd connection that make weddings feel personal and unforgettable. Beyond performing, she founded and runs DJ Kulet Academy, a training school offering masterclasses that nurture the next generation of DJs. Memorable highlights include the receptions of Rianat and Khalid, and Omokehinde and Adekunle, both featuring performances from her students, alongside regular appearances on the Lagos wedding circuit.

8. DJ Nana

A pioneer in the industry active since 2009, DJ Nana is known for energetic Afrobeats sets and a strong media presence. Beyond DJing, she is a radio DJ on Naija 102 FM and a recording artist with collaborations including Omawunmi. Major credits include Big Brother Naija house performances, Nigerian Idol, MTN’s 10th Anniversary, AY Live, and MTN Project Fame, alongside numerous weddings and private parties.

9. DJ Caspersandra

DJ Caspersandra (Sandra Uduimoh), known as “Beauty and the Disc,” delivers smooth, professional multi-genre sets spanning Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Hip-Hop that bring premium vibes to weddings and special events. An international DJ and former rapper, she transitioned into deejaying while building her brand as an entrepreneur. She has performed at major events including the New Media Conference milestone, South African Consulate gatherings, MTV Base’s Base Day, and GANT fashion events in London, and earned the Eko Heritage Awards 2024 Special Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Disc Jockeying.

10. DJ Chelar

DJ Chelar (Angela Kelechi) is a rising force in Nigeria’s event scene, known for energetic multi-genre sets that light up weddings, birthdays, and private celebrations. A Vybz 94.5 FM on-air personality, she blends music curation with strong stage presence, delivering memorable performances at Clout Friday sessions and premium weddings and private events across Lagos and beyond.

These women bring more than just music. They bring energy, instinct, and the ability to read a room and turn it into a celebration that people remember long after the night ends. Whether commanding a wedding reception, a milestone birthday, or a major festival stage, they prove that the right DJ can shape the entire mood of an event.

Naira Diary will continue spotlighting the talent powering Nigeria’s events industry, one set at a time.

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