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In Guyana, where every street is a concert as the people dance to the reggae, soca, dancehall and chutney music, ‘Anisah Khan’, DJ Anisah has been changing the game, literally and figuratively. It has been a windy road to the throne and is filled with many happy hours that show that hard work and having a good time can go hand in hand.
For Anisah, who grew up in Georgetown, music has always been a deep passion—a love rooted in a hobby she developed while studying Business Administration at the University of Guyana in the early 2010s.
Unlike most partygoers at the events she attended, Anisah was captivated not by the dancing or the social atmosphere but by the intricate artistry of the mixes and the skillful manipulation of sound. The first time she operated a DJ console, she was hooked. “It felt like pure magic—the way the DJ fiddled with everything,” she recalls. “I thought, ‘That’s it. That’s what I want to do.’”
However, her passion was met with skepticism. Being the only female DJ in Guyana at the time came with its share of challenges. “People would say things like, ‘Seriously? Girls don’t do that,’” Anisah remembers. “But I didn’t let it stop me. I kept practicing on my own, learning everything I could, on my own.”
Her first gig was at a local party, equipped with a borrowed mixer and a heart full of determination. “I was a tad bit nervous or maybe very nervous” she confesses. “But when people started dancing, I forgot about everything else. That was the moment I realized I wanted to be behind the ‘turntables’.”
DJ Anisah doesn’t just mix tracks—she creates stories. Her sets blend reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, hip-hop, and unexpected twists that keep listeners on their toes. “Just like narrating a story, mixing music is about flow and feeling,” she explains. “I follow the vibe of the crowd—it’s a conversation with bass.”
When asked what makes her happiest, she smiles. “It’s when I drop a beat that sends the whole place into a frenzy. That’s the magic I live for. ”Being a woman in a male-dominated industry isn’t all fun and games. “You have to prove yourself… and then prove it again,” she says, rolling her eyes with a grin. “But I’ve learned to let my mixes do the talking.”
The best part? Inspiring others. “When girls see me DJing and say, ‘I want to do that,’ my heart just melts. “I tell them, ‘Don’t let anyone tell you where you belong. If you want to DJ, you DJ.’”
As her popularity soared, Anisah took a leap into entrepreneurship, opening her very own music lounge- The Villagio Restaurant and Bar. Nestled in the heart of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown at the Giftland Mall, it’s a lively hub where her curated mixes set the perfect vibe for a night out. “It’s like having my own stage every day,” she beams. “I get to create the atmosphere, connect with people, and share my love for music in a whole new way.”
Her unique blends have become the soul of the establishment, drawing a loyal crowd eager to experience her signature sound. “It’s surreal seeing people groove to my mixes in my own space. It’s a dream come true.”
