Let me start by saying 'what a man can do, a woman can do almost better'

In a male dominated industry thats ever so evolving in Nigeria, choosing a career as a professional DJ wasn’t taken seriously until recent years. The Likes of DJ jimmy Jatt and the late DJ shyshy shyllon proved that it’s a worthy venture, a path that can be handled with professionalism. This 9 female DJ’s have gone against all odds to prove Deejaying isnt just a male dominated affair while staying relevant.

In no particular order

1. 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.



2. DJ SWITCH
29-year-old rapper, Maiden edition of the music talent show Glo x-factor winner and StarQuest Talent hunt show winner along with Da Pulse, DJ Switch is now a DJ. Theres alot more to Dj switch that meets the eyes, her determination that got her the cash prize of N 24 Million and a recording contract with Sony Music. Shes a force to reckon with.



3. DJ NANA
The exceptional female DJ better known as DJ Nana came out tops to win the first ever “Airtel/Barcaddi Cool FM DJ Competition”. After winning, she went on to master the art of disc jockey under the mentorship of the Legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt at Jimmy Jatt Inc. The Young, vibrant and pretty DJ has played at A-List Events like; First Nigerian Idol, AY Live Concert, Kings of Comedy Concert, MTN 10th Anniversary Party and so on.


4. DJ MYSTELLE
Popularly referred to as “Deejay Humility’s trained Lady, Dj Mystelle is arguably the most sorted after and most competitive female disc jockey in Nigeria”. DJ Mystelle is a professional female dj, who’s passion and involvement forbeats and rhythms on the wheels of steel is so intense. Although looking light skinned like an halfcast, She’s African and from Nigeria. She is a changing face of female entertainment in the music industry. The prolific Dj was crowned with an honour solely the only female in the top 20 selected and honoured deejays last year 2012 at an event organised by Deejan (Deejay Association of Nigeria) in Lagos.

5. DJ TOXIQ
Dj Toxiq is a Producer, Artiste, who’s currently the official Dj and producer to the artiste Lace and Frankie free of Dosage and Magic city record labels respectively who recently dropped a song collaboration Keep rolling produced by her. Dj Toxiq, a graduate of the university of Port harcourt used to play at small gigs, party or “get together” in school (uniport) where she was discovered and offered a job as a Dj in one of the leading lounges in port harcourt back in 2011, she also plays at high class events, marriages, get togethers, hosting etc.


6. DJ LAMBO
The 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 her as a DJ. Recently nominated for the African female Dj award at the African Global DJ Awards in South Africa (AGDA)

5. DJ TOXIQ
Dj Toxiq is a Producer, Artiste, who’s currently the official Dj and producer to the artiste Lace and Frankie free of Dosage and Magic city record labels respectively who recently dropped a song collaboration Keep rolling produced by her. Dj Toxiq, a graduate of the university of Port harcourt used to play at small gigs, party or “get together” in school (uniport) where she was discovered and offered a job as a Dj in one of the leading lounges in port harcourt back in 2011, she also plays at high class events, marriages, get togethers, hosting etc.


6. DJ LAMBO
The 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 her as a DJ. Recently nominated for the African female Dj award at the African Global DJ Awards in South Africa (AGDA)


7. DJ ROSIE
Highly regarded as Nigeria’s sexiest DJ, DJ Rosie is one of the hottest rising deejay in Nigeria, this entertainer creates unique music out of a blend of Afropop, Hip Hop, Electro and even soul music. Shes Los Angeles raised but a native of lagos, she did a major tour of lagos city clubs and events last year.


8. DJ CUPPY
Formerly based in the Uk but now often shuttles between lagos and Uk, DJ Cuppy. The 21 year old DJ who just got into the Nigerian music scene, has a growing buzz playing at top functions and concerts. She once remixed classic Old school Tunji Oyelana’s I love my country.

9. DJ SOUPAMODEL
Often referred to as Leading Nigerian-American DJ Soupamodel 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. Shes virtually known by everybody in the American music industry and officially T-pains DJ.

hatux:
Great lads! But The Cuppy girl though, the Dj stuffs doesn't go along with her...

How?

Ok bt i no see dj rukayatu wey dey my street..

axortedbabe:
Ok bt i no see dj rukayatu wey dey my street..

rukayatu ko, fatimo ni

Waoh!! Dj cuppy looks too sexy for a DJ. Too sharp and hips....uuoooh!

fine girls

Kenzico:
Waoh!! Dj cuppy looks too sexy for a DJ. Too sharp and hips....uuoooh!

are djs meant to be ugly

Kenzico:
Waoh!! Dj cuppy looks too sexy for a DJ. Too sharp and hips....uuoooh!

are djs meant to be ugly

hatux:
Great lads! But The Cuppy girl though, the Dj stuffs doesn't go along with her...

maybe because her dad is a billionaire.