Photos from the first edition of DJUGA’s health walk
Ghana News
The DJs Union Of Ghana (DJUGA) on Saturday organized a health walk for Disc Jockeys (DJs) nationwide.
The walk supported by Hitz FM, Lucozade Orange, Special Ice drinking water, Milo, Fresher drinks, Soundcheck Entertainment, Cheezy Pizza, Merqury Republic, Superyogo and Accra Mall, was on the theme “Healthy DJs, Stronger Industry.”
Over 1,000 people undertook the walk nationwide, which began, in Accra at the Maxmart Shopping arcade through the Liberation Road to Accra Mall, Dwinase GPRTU station through Dwinase township and back to Dwinase station in Western North Region, Ho Dome Park through the Civic Centre and back.
Participants including, veteran DJ and a patron of the Union, Reverend Azigiza, founder of the Union, Merqury Quaye, interim national Vice President, Hubert Kofi Anti, DJ Toyor, DJ Ikon, DJ Yawuzy, Mona, DJ MJ, DJ Emparo, DJ Lomo, Jennifer Ophelia Dzokpo, Miss Intercontinental Ghana 2020, singer iOna, DJ Edita, DJ X and a host of others, were then taken through an aerobic session by Gym Ike.
The participants were also advised on health-related issues. There were activities in including dance aerobics, a special performance by Mona who just released a song titled ‘baby’ featuring Shatta Wale, a football match in Western North, among others.
In an interview, Merqury Quaye, the founder of DJs Union of Ghana (DJUGA), said the purpose was to help maintain the healthy lifestyle of their members, patrons and partners.
“This also gives us opportunity to socialize and interact with our colleagues and connect with our favorite DJs,” he added.
DJUGA’s Vice President, Hubert Kofi Anti, said the Union is conducting a poll on social media stating that the continuity of the walk quarterly or annually will be based on feedback from the community.
“Our understanding is that, most of our DJs, both on radio and the ones who play at parties, hardly dedicate time to exercising and we believe this exercise goes a long way to change that culture for the benefit of our cherished members since health, as we all know, is wealth,” he added.
Reverend Azigiza, Patron of the Union, advised the participants on the need to exercise consistently.
The DJs Union Of Ghana (DJUGA) Health Walk is the first of its kind for Disc Jockeys to be held anywhere in the world. All Covid-19 protocols were observed.
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