DJ Switch Ghana: everything you need to know about Erica Tandoh
Erica Armah-Bra Bulu Tandoh is well known by her stage name DJ Switch. The young beauty made a name for herself only after two years of spinning. The entertainer chose the vibrant stage name because her passion was to switch up people’s happiness. Not only is she is a young DJ, but she also doubles up as a motivational speaker, actress, poet, and dancer.
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Interesting to note, she is also the founder and Executive Director of DJ Switch Foundation. The organization is geared towards gender equality, quality education, and quality health, as stipulated in the SDGs. Worth noting is that she has accomplished so much at such a young age, such as being featured on CNN, FRANCE24, and BBC.
Where is DJ switch from?
The young beauty was born on December 12, 2007. She is 12 years old as of 2020. DJ Switch family lives in Dadieso in the Western Region of Ghana. Erica Tandoh is the second born and only girl among five siblings.
Today, she is a notable and multi-talented entertainer in Ghana. DJ Switch school is a high school in the heart of Ghana.
How much is DJ Switch worth?
The young beauty received a cash prize of 10,000 Ghanaian cedis after winning the 2017 Talented Kids competition. Her parents encouraged her to embrace something extraordinary as she wanted to compete as a spoken-word poet.
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Interesting facts about Erica Tandoh
Since she became famous, images of DJ Switch Ghana have been shared on the internet. Just who is DJ Switch? Here is everything to know about the young and talented entertainer.
1. DJ Switch Ghana has had international recognition
Being young has not hindered her from being recognized globally. She has travelled around the world as a result of her disk jockeying. Her talent and zeal have seen her performing on various international platforms such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation annual Goalkeepers event.
Other events include the 32nd Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State & Government, and the World Bank Africa Society Symposium at the World Bank office in Washington.
2. Erica Tandoh won the Talented Kids competition in 2017
DJ Switch was crowned the winner of the Talented Kids in 2017. Some other awards include Best Discovery DJ of the year 2018 Ghana DJ Awards, DJ of the Year at the 2019 Ghana DJ Awards, and the Best Female DJ of the year 2019 Ghana DJ Awards.
3. The talented DJ has been featured on international media platforms
She has been featured on many media platforms, both local and international like BBC, CNN, FRANCE24 and many more. This has been a great achievement considering her young age.
4. She trained for only five days
The young beauty attended training for five days, after which she gained many skills in the profession. After completion, she participated in Ghana’s most talented kids held in the 2017 competition on TV3 Network. She won the competition and since then, her banner as continued to fly high.
They hired a DJ to train me, and by God’s grace, I used five days to learn how to DJ and then went for the audition.
5. Erica is a philanthropist
In October 2019, she made some donations to A.M.E Zion Junior High School. This comprised of 50 desks, four sets of tables and chairs to the students and teachers.
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6. Erica became the youngest DJ at the age of 10 years
Before she went for training, she knew nothing about the art of being a DJ. After training for a few days, she became well equipped and started doing what she loved doing best at only ten years.
7. DJ Switch was honoured during the Black History Month
In 2019, as a result of her skills and talent, she was featured by Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s entertainment company on their social media for Black History Month.
8. DJ Switch aspires to be a gynaecologist
The young and talented DJ desires to be a gynaecologist when she grows up. This is because she has a soft spot for women and the process of childbirth. Her passion is to make a difference in her community when it comes to bringing life into this world.
I want to be a gynecologist, to help the women in my community make delivery easy.
The life of DJ Switch is a clear epitome of success and greatness. She encourages young people not to give up on their dreams. She advises young people to be focused on anything they choose to do.
Yen.com.gh shared on 2nd November the biography of Nancy Juvonen. Nancy is the wife of Jimmy Fallon, a renowned American comedian. Fallon's first appearance was on Saturday Night Live in 1998.
Today, he hosts The Tonight Show, and his sense of humour still cracks the ribs of millions of people across the globe. Rumours about a looming divorce between Jimmy Fallon and his wife come to the surface occasionally, but the two keep going strong.
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