A Disk Jockey (DJ) is someone who plays recorded music for an audience for the purpose of entertainment. The most common types of DJs include radio DJs, Club DJs, mobile/event DJs, and Turntablists.
Over the last few years, the Kenyan entertainment scene has experienced a rapid revolution that has seen the coaching and dispatching of many DJs into the industry.
Although there are hundreds of DJs operating in Kenya as of now, there are a few who have mastered the real art of Deejaying in a different way that attracts people to listen to their mixes.
This article looks into a list of the best 10 Deejays in Kenya and their average salaries as of 2022.
Here is a List of The Best DJs in Kenya.
1. DJ Roy Teeboy
Dj Teeboy was ranked as the top DJ in Nairobi City of Kenya in a past interview which makes him appear on top of the list of the best DJs in Kenya.
He currently works at Royal Media Services as a resident DJ and controls the music decks during a live radio show at Hot 96 FM.
Salary– Unknown
2. DJ Kalonje
‘From the youngest to the Baddest DJ’, is a tag line through which many people know him. DJ Kalonje is a famous Kenyan Dj who first appeared on the limelight in 2010 after releasing a number of street volume mixes that were commonly played in the Public Transport Vehicle especially those plying various Nairobi routes.
Dj Kalonje was once Kenya’s youngest Dj and has worked on several entertainment deals before he was officially employed at Switch TV as a resident Dj. He runs a Dj Academy by the name Mixmasters DJ Academy.
Read Also: DJ Kalonje Biography, Age Career Education, Family, Wife, Networth
Salary
DJ Kalonje charges between Ksh 250,000 to 350,00 for cooperate events, Ksh 100,000 to 150,00 for campus events, and Ksh 50,00 for club gigs. He also charges Ksh 170,000 for country tours.
3. Dj Joe Mfalme
If you are one of those who like attending Jam Sessions, traveling, and hype, you must be conversant with DJ Joe Mfalme.
Mfalme has worked on several gigs and two popular radio stations; Capital FM and Homeboyz radio which have played a big role in lifting his career.
Salary
International gigs- Ksh 130,00 to 170,000.
Club gigs- Ksh 30,00 to 50,000.
Campus events- Ksh 60,000 to 70,000.
Weddings and other ceremonies- Ksh 50,000.
Read Also: Dj Joe Mfalme Biography, Age, Career, Education, Family, Wife, Networth
4. Dj Lyta
DJ Lyta is a Kenyan-based Dj known mostly for reggae and dancehal