DJ Faculty

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DJ Faculty
Born
Linus Evans Osei
Occupation Disc Jockey
Years active2018–present

Linus Evans Osei popularly known as DJ Faculty is a Ghanaian disc jockey. He is nominated in the "Best DJ Africa" category at the 2023 All Africa Music Awards and won "Best DJ of The Year" at the 2022 3Music Awards. [1] [2] [3] He is the official DJ for Ghanaian music duo DopeNation.

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Early life, education, career

Linus grew up in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He had his secondary education at Benkum Senior High School before continuing to complete Ho Technical University with the dream of becoming an aeronautical engineer. [4]

His career as a DJ started at Don Bosco Vocational Technical Institute through to his internship at Sky96.7FM in 2018. He joined Media General as the official DJ for Showbiz 360, Ghana's Most Beautiful, Music Music, TV3 Mentor, Date Rush and the 3 FM Drive Time with Giovani Caleb.

He held his first event dubbed Rhythmz and Vibez in August 2023. [5]

Discography

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyAwardNominated workResultRef
2021 RTP Awards Radio DJ of the YearHimselfNominated [8]
Ghana Youth AwardsBest DJ of the YearWon [3]
Merits AwardsBest DJ of the YearWon
Ghana DJ Awards Event DJ of the YearNominated [9]
Best DJ – Southern ZoneNominated
DJ of the YearNominated [10]
2022Nominated
Best DJ – Southern ZoneNominated
Collaboration of the YearHappiness Over EverythingNominated
3Music Awards Best DJ of the YearHimselfWon [2]
Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Best DJ of the YearWon [11]
RTP Awards Radio DJ of the YearNominated
2023 All Africa Music Awards Best DJ AfricaNominated [1]

Performances

DJ Faculty has performed at:

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