DJ Obi

Obinna Levi Ajuonuma (born April 29, 1985), professionally known as DJ Obi, is a Nigerian disc jockey (DJ), musical tastemaker, and entrepreneur. He is a prominent figure in the Nigerian and international music scenes, recognized for his technical skill, influence on Afrobeats, and notable achievements, including setting a Guinness World Record. **Early Life and Education** Obinna Levi Ajuonuma was born on April 29, 1985, in Lagos, Nigeria. He hails from Ideato South, Imo State, and is the son of Levi Chibuike Ajuonuma and Josephine Ajuonuma. He received his early education in Nigeria at Rainbow College. He subsequently moved to the United States for higher education, where he studied broadcasting and communication at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and media, broadcasting, and communications at Worcester State University. **Career Progression and Notable Works** Ajuonuma began his career as a DJ while still attending Worcester State University. Upon returning to Nigeria in 2012, he dedicated himself to a full-time professional career as a disc jockey. He became the official DJ for Syndik8 Records and is the founder of Obi's House. Early in his career, he hosted the *Open House Party* radio show on Ray Power FM. DJ Obi has performed on major international platforms, including the MOBO Awards and the MTV Africa Music Awards, and has worked with some of Africa's biggest musical stars. **Major Achievements and Current Status** DJ Obi gained global recognition in 2016 when he set a Guinness World Record for the longest-ever DJ set, performing continuously for 240 hours (10 days). He has also received professional accolades, winning the Best World DJ award at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and receiving a nomination for The Future Awards Africa Prize for Creative Professional in 2016. He continues to be one of Nigeria's most popular DJs and a key amplifier of the sound of Lagos.