DENNIS JOHNSON
Dennis Johnson, known popularly by his stage name “D Jay,” is a Ghanaian Afrobeat artist and songwriter that is building a name for himself in the global music industry. He is known for his sweet melodies and relatable lyrics. D Jay has made a name for himself with songs like Joy feat. Black Sherif and Balance, produced by Samsney. He was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Afrobeats song at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. D Jay is definitely one of the few rising stars in the Ghanaian Music industry.
PROFILE SUMMARY OF DENNIS JOHNSON
* Real Name: Dennis JohnsonÂ
* Age: 23 Years Old
* Date of Birth: 2002
* Nationality: Ghanaian
* Hometown: Senya Beraku, Central Region, Ghana
* Tribe: Fante
* Social Media Handles:
* Instagram: @onlydjay [https://www.instagram.com/onlydjay]
* Facebook: D JAY [https://www.facebook.com/DJAY]
* Twitter: @onlydjayy [https://twitter.com/onlydjayy]
HIS EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
D Jay was born in Accra, Ghana, in 2002. He grew up in a family of 6 children and is the second born. His family roots are in Senya Beraku in the Central region of Ghana. His mother is from the Ga tribe, and his father is Fante.
D Jay attended Christian Home School in Dansoman, Accra, where he did his primary and junior high school, and went on to attend Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), where he studied General Arts and graduated in 2019. D Jay is currently a student at the University of Ghana studying Information Studies and Music. He is not just a student; he is also passionate about music.
HIS PERSONAL LIFE
*Marital Status: Single
*Relationship Status: Single
*Children: None
HIS MUSIC CAREER
D Jay has always known he has a thing for music since he was 6 years old. D Jay began to take a more serious step into his music career in 2019, while he was still in senior high school—his first ever single, “Bo Norr,” was the real deal for PRESEC students and students from other high schools; they fell in love with the sound. This actually marks the beginning of DJay’s development.
In 2020, D Jay released his first EP, “Mixed Feelings,” marking a significant milestone in his career.
HIS EPS
*Mixed Feelings (2020)
*Starman (2023)
HIS HIT SONGS
*Sweetio ft. Susan Augustt
* Yawa ft. Playaz
* Yawa (Remix) ft. Mr. Eazi, Playaz
* Balance It
* Joy ft. Black Sherif
* Take A Distance ft. Mali Music, Phronesis, Black Sherif, Malcolm Nuna
* Morning Stress
* Amina
* Feeli Feeli
* Necessary
* Bo Norr
* Momi
HIS AWARDS
D Jay is gathering award nominations for his talent and work.
* Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2023:
* Best New Artist (Nominated)
* Best Afrobeats Song (Nominated)
* Ghana Music Awards UK 2023:
* Afrobeats Song of the Year (Nominated)
* New Artist of the Year (Nominated)
FAQS ABOUT D JAY
Is D Jay a Nigerian?
No, D Jay is Ghanaian.
How old is D Jay?
He is 23 years old as of the year 2025.
Which school did D Jay go to?
He attended Christian Home School for his primary and JHS education and then attended Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) for secondary school. He is currently studying Information Studies and Music at the University of Ghana.
Where does D Jay come from?
He comes from Senya Beraku in the Central region
Is DÂ Jay dead?Â
No
