Richard Anokwuru Emeka Amadi known as DJ Meks Richard has been revealed as a nominee for the 2021 Nigeria Achievers Awards (NAA-Season 7).
The London-based DJ, Manager, and Promoter was nominated in the Outstanding DJ of the Year (diaspora) category.
What is amazing to note about this is that it makes DJ Meks Richard the first London-based diaspora DJ to earn a nomination.
Meanwhile, this year’s edition of the prestigious award ceremony comes off on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Excellence Hotel and Conference Centre, Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria.
This year’s event is themed” Your Dream is Valid”.
Brief Biography of DJ Meks Richard
He was born in 1983 at Eti-Osa Local Government Area in Lagos State but originally from Abia State, Eastern Nigeria.
While studying at Pefti Film Institute, he developed an interest in “DJing” and started learning from a famous DJ at Power Vibration Studios in Lagos State. As soon as he mastered mixing, he got certified and started gigging heavily at parties all around Lagos.
In 2008, he saw his potential and decided to educate himself in Music Technology by traveling to (London), United Kingdom. He started playing in the finest parties around London.
Meks have performed at the following International festivals and events:
Tasty African Restaurant Groovy Nights,
One Africa Festival- UK,
Smade Events- UK,
Love Box Carnival,
Afrobeat Music Award, Germany,
African Music Festival Europe Edition,
Afro Nation Events, among others.
