Disc Jockey | Entertainment Mogul | The Spinning Sensation
Prince Ekenyo Mohammed Omieh, widely known as DJ Ekenyo Mohammed, is a distinguished and highly accomplished disc jockey from Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. With over three decades of professional experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the entertainment industry in Nigeria and beyond. His mastery of the turntables, magnetic stage presence, and enduring relevance have earned him the celebrated title, “The Spinning Sensation.”
Early Life and Education
Prince Ekenyo Mohammed Omieh was born in Bayelsa State, in the Odioma community of Brass Local Government Area. He is the son of the late King Cadbury George Omieh Igoni XXI, the revered Amayanabo of Odioma Kingdom.
Owing to his father’s official responsibilities, which required frequent relocation, Ekenyo’s early education was marked by mobility across various communities. He commenced his primary education at Township School on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, later attending St. Peter’s Primary School in Odioma and subsequently St. Luke’s School in Nembe, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate.
He proceeded to Nembe National Grammar School (NNGS) before transferring to Enitona High School in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, where he completed his secondary education in 1985.
Career Beginnings
After secondary school, Ekenyo initially pursued a passion for soccer and played for the Niger Delta Basin and Rural Development Authority Football Club. However, persistent injuries redirected his focus toward music and the art of disc jockeying in Port Harcourt.
In 1986, having completed his DJ training alongside contemporaries such as DJ Gerere Feberisima (DJ Dreg) and DJ Jude Tabai, DJ Ekenyo secured a position as a resident DJ at Radio Rivers FM 99.1, Port Harcourt. His energetic mixes, seamless transitions, and innovative programming quickly attracted a loyal audience, significantly enriching the radio broadcasting landscape in the region.
Expanding Horizons
Having firmly established himself in radio, DJ Ekenyo broadened his footprint within the DJ industry across the Niger Delta and beyond. He performed at prominent nightclubs and studios, including:
- Music Machine Night Club, Port Harcourt (1988)
- Aguarus Night Club, Port Harcourt (1989)
- Night Shift, Lagos (1999)
- Dreams Night Club, Port Harcourt (1992)
- Soul II Soul Music Studio (1993)
- Heat Wave Studio (1994)
- Elution Night Club
- Platinum Night Club
- House Party Studio (1996)
Through these engagements, he cemented his status as one of the most sought-after DJs in the region.
Achievements and Legacy
Throughout his illustrious career, DJ Ekenyo left an indelible impression on audiences across clubs, studios, and live venues. He evolved into a recognizable entertainment brand, collaborating and forming strong professional ties with notable DJs in Port Harcourt, including DJ Ofori William, DJ Ejike, and DJ Andy Uduzu.
In the early 1990s, DJ Ekenyo expanded his exposure internationally, visiting European countries such as Holland and Italy before returning to Nigeria. Upon his return, he established his own music studio, “Showtime Music,” and later managed the prestigious Platinum Night Club at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt. Beyond performance, his expertise extends to the conceptualization and design of nightclubs, lounges, and bars.
As one of the longest-serving DJs in the Niger Delta and Nigeria, DJ Ekenyo has consistently adapted to technological and stylistic changes in the industry, integrating advanced innovations such as the Pioneer SVM-1000 Audio and Video Mixer into his craft.
Further Accomplishments
- Three-time Nigeria’s number one Disc Jockey (1989, 1992, 1996)
- Founder of two major music studios: Channel O Music Studio and Showtime Music Studio
- Longest-serving DJ in the Niger Delta and Nigeria, with over 35 years of experience
- Mentor and trainer of hundreds of youths across the Niger Delta and beyond, free of charge—earning him the enduring title, Legendary DJ Ekenyo Mohammed
Today, DJ Ekenyo Mohammed stands as a towering figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry—a legendary disc jockey whose influence spans generations. Beyond his professional achievements, he is happily married and blessed with a family, balancing personal fulfillment with a remarkable and enduring career.
