Creates an Unforgettable Performances on Highly-Anticipated Tour!
Coming from the motherland, of Ghana, DJ Nektunez’s magic music-making process combines traditional African melodies with cutting-edge electronic beats. His collaborations with global artists and his innovation in music have made him a global name with his vibrant rhythms.
DJ Nektunez has had a phenomenal run in his music career and he continues to reach higher heights with it. Before being signed on to Akon’s Konvict Kulture, the Ghanaian DJ made a huge entry into the global music space with his production Ameno Amapiano (Remix) with Goya Menor. The casual mix he did to the globally acclaimed song by French new-age musical project Era, blew up, making a debut on the Afrobeats US Billboard charts and other known charts. The Ameno remix remains one of the songs to have caught the attention of celebrities such as Paul Pogba, Shaquille O’Neal, Janet Jackson, and Winnie Harlow. The song also won the Ghanaian DJ a Headie in Nigeria. DJ Nektunez has collaborated and produced music with some top artists namely; Kelvin Boy, Camidoh, Goya Menor, and others. His recent tour with Akon served as one of the memorable highlights of his music career as it opened him up to more audiences.
DJ Nektunez’s musical alchemy blends modern global sounds with traditional African melodies, originating from the lively rhythms of Nigeria and the world at large. He doubles as a producer and DJ, and his fusion of Amapiano, Afrobeats and Afrohouse with the energetic pulses of Electronic Music and the catchy hooks of Pop music has created a unique sonic experience that’s taking the world by storm.
For those who DJ Nektunez’s performances have previously entranced, this tour made them see an even more epic side of the Ghanaian DJ with fresher mixes, compelling beats, and the possibility of first-time tracks. For the newcomers, who thronged to his tour grounds, they were enveloped in a symphonic journey where each note strikes a chord with your soul.
Nektunez with his infectious energy and captivating stage presence has stolen the hearts of European fans on the Akon SuperFan Tour. The DJ played in 17 Cities; Birmingham, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Paris, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Berlin, Cologne, Zurich, Prague, Vienna, Offenbach, Brussels, and Tilburg with each city being treated to an unforgettable performances. One will be carried with them in their memory books for years to come. One of DJ Nektunez’s classic moments on tour was in Sweden. He created a remix the same day of the event with Avicii’s beats which are the rhythm of Sweden’s heart to keep the fan’s pulse strong. The crowds went all out as he dropped bangers after bangers.
Nektunez has grounded his name in the music books and his story will be told of how his European tour made an endless buzz in the hearts of his fans and music lovers. Stay tuned for more updates from the tour.
Nektunez Shares His Thoughts On Different Sounds Being Pushed By African Artists
Award-winning musician, sound engineer, and disc jockey Nektunez has shared his thoughts on the issues of African artists doing their productions, mixing, and mastering.
According to him, he sees African acts exploring different cultures in the world with their sounds.
In an interview on one of Ghana’s television show, Entertainment Review on Metro TV via Zoom from Atlanta, the singer described producers across the continent as creative. According to him, the continent’s creatives are on the right path, pushing their sounds to the global market.
Sharing his thoughts, the ‘Ameno Amapiano’ composer disclosed that to get music lovers across the globe to jam to his sound, he incorporates elements of electronic dance music into his productions.
Using his ‘Ameno Amapiano’ song as a case study, he revealed that he used a vocal sample of an European song released in the 90’s, and mixed it with Afrobeats, Amapiano and elements of dance music to create it.
