The spotlight once again shined on Ghana’s youngest DJ, DJ Planet, when he played to a lit crowd at the just-ended Ghana Youth Awards.
DJ Planet who attained his success by being part of the finals at the just-ended TV3 Talented Kidz, at the Ghana Youth Awards, DJ Planet, also known as the Dancing DJ, wowed the audience with his hot fingers, selecting the crowd’s favourite music jam.
The budding DJ Planet, with his unique music selection, after finishing his set, received a standing ovation from the lit crowd.
DJ Planet recently performed at the coronation of the Akyem Otumihene, Barima Odame Ampem Darko II, who installed three sub-chiefs: Nkosohene, Kyidomhene, and the Adontenhene of Otumi traditional area, at the Akyem Otumi Durbar Ground in the Eastern Region.
The Ghana Youth Awards took place at the National Theatre to celebrate and honour outstanding Ghanaian youth who epitomise the qualities of entrepreneurship
About DJ Planet:
He was part of the contestants at the TV3 Talented Kidz, out of over twenty (20) contestants. Eight-year-old Samuel Nana Kwame Acheampong, known as DJ Planet, contested as a Disc Jockey (DJ).
The young DJ, born in Ghana in the Eastern region and grew up in Asamankese, is a student at the Deutsch International School, Asamankese, and a class 4 pupil. With support from his family and close friends, he discovered his dream of being a disc jockey at a very young age.
DJ Planet was arguably one of the best contestants. He had the crowd on their feet during his performance, and he usually got positive remarks from the panel of judges. Even though he did not win the competition, he has arguably become very popular.
In one of the episodes, DJ Planet revealed that he takes most of his inspiration from award-winning Ghanaian DJ, DJ Vyruski. He said ” DJ Vyruski is my hero”
On his turntable, DJ Planet is currently on a journey to spin around the planet for a larger audience.
It is unsurprising that many corporate brands are lining up to sign him as a brand ambassador for their products.
