Scores of mourners on Saturday, September 27, 2025, joined the family of veteran Ghanaian disc jockey and Multimedia Group staff member, Samuel Tei Mensah Nartey, popularly known as DJ Awana, to bid him a final farewell.
The solemn ceremony was held at the Aggrey Road School Park in Tema Community 2, after which he was interred at the Prampram Cemetery.
The funeral drew management and staff of Multimedia Group Limited, prominent figures from the creative arts industry, and sympathizers from different walks of life.
DJ Awana, aged 47, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the 37 Military Hospital after a short illness.
He began his distinguished media career more than two decades ago with Adom FM, when the station was based in Tema, and quickly rose to prominence.
Known for his gentle demeanor, soft-spoken nature, and exceptional song selection, DJ Awana became a cherished figure in Ghana’s media and live event industries.
He is survived by three children: Beatrice Nartey, El-Nathan Duodu Nartey, and Nelson Nartey.
This video is a tribute to DJ Awana, a beloved Ghanaian radio personality remembered for his humility, passion, and dedication to music. He hosted memorable Saturday morning gospel sessions on Adom FM.
Despite health challenges, he remained committed to his craft and supportive of colleagues. His legacy has left a deep impact on Ghanaian radio and the Multimedia Group.
The video below tells the life story of the late Samuel Teye Mensah Nartey, affectionately known as DJ Awana.
He was the third of four siblings. His father, a well-known taxi driver in the municipality, was popularly called “By Collect,” while his mother was a successful early childhood development worker.
DJ Awana began his elementary education at a community school and later attended Good Shepherd Secondary Technical School from 1996 to 1999, where he excelled as a bright and diligent student.
After high school, he nurtured his passion for music by working part-time as a DJ with Solar Sound.
He later joined FM2 as a DJ, where his talent quickly gained recognition and his music reached many homes across Ghana. After a brief stint at Japon station, where he struggled to settle, he returned to Mid-Mix on Friday, where he continued his work until his passing.
This video is also a heartfelt tribute to a cherished father, expressing deep sorrow over his absence.
It reflects on his unwavering love, support, and wisdom, with memories of his smile, voice, and guidance still vividly alive.
The family pledges to live in a way that honors his legacy and keeps his spirit alive.
Source: Adomonline
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