This archive report was first published on 10 June 2020.
Published on June 10, 2020, a group of 200 Kenyan DJs from across the world are set to compete in an online DJ competition that will be broadcast live on Facebook.
The competition, aimed at helping the entertainers foster their talents and create some income, comes at a time when DJs have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
As the government ordered all entertainment joints in the country to be closed in March, DJs have been struggling to make ends meet.
"It has been a difficult time for the DJs. They cannot do what they love let alone creating income," said Prince Otach, the event organiser.
According to Prince Otach, the competition will provide an opportunity for the DJs to showcase their talents and for the audience to determine who is the best among them.
"I see most DJs refer to themselves as the best in Kenya or even the number one DJ. We now have an opportunity to now know who is the best among them all," he said.
The competition will be held online, but all the promoters have committed to holding shows for the winners in their respective countries on a planned Kenyan DJ of the Year Diaspora tour.
