PhillBill
PhillBill | |
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| Cameroonian singer and producer PhillBill Cameroonian singer and producer PhillBill | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Diyani Bill Munyenge (1991年12月27日) 27 December 1991 (age 34) Buea, Cameroon |
| Origin | Cameroon |
| Genres | Bikossa, Afropop, Afro-fusion |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, music producer, sound engineer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Diyani Bill Munyenge (born 27 December 1991), known professionally as PhillBill, is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, music producer and sound engineer.[1] He first became known as a music producer under the name PhillBill Beatz and later as a member of the Cameroonian music group Ridimz.[1] . PhillBill is associated with the development of the Bikossa musical style, which has been discussed in Cameroonian media in relation to his solo career.[2] [3] His work has received recognition through awards and nominations including the TRACE Awards, AFRIMMA, Canal d'Or Awards and Balafon Music Awards.[4] [5]
Early life and education
[edit ]Diyani Bill Munyenge (PhillBill) was born in Buea, Cameroon. He attended Bilingual Grammar School Buea and later studied Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Buea. According to Music In Africa, he travelled to Nigeria in 2008 to develop his music production skills before returning to Cameroon.[1]
Career
[edit ]Early production work
[edit ]After returning to Cameroon, PhillBill began producing music under the name PhillBill Beatz.[1] His production work has been associated with artists including Blanche Bailly, Ko-C, Mimie, Daphne and Locko.[1]
Ridimz
[edit ]PhillBill was a member of the Cameroonian music group Ridimz, formerly known as Rythmz.[1] The group released music including Honeymoon, Addiction and Shabasiko before its members later pursued separate careers.[1]
Solo career
[edit ]After Ridimz, PhillBill continued as a solo artist. His releases include La Clé, Même Si Tu Pars, Bikossa, Malova, Sélé, Condiment and TÈTÈRI.[1] . In June 2025, he released the EP The SoundMan.[6]
The SoundMan Tour
[edit ]In 2025, PhillBill launched The SoundMan Tour, with performances in Cameroon and Germany.
Bikossa
[edit ]PhillBill has been linked by Cameroonian media to Bikossa, a musical style connected to Cameroonian rhythms and contemporary African music.[2] [7]
Production work
[edit ]PhillBill has production credits connected to artists including Blanche Bailly, Ko-C, Mimie, Daphne and Locko.[8] . He contributed to several tracks on Locko's album Era, including Yayé, Bloqué, Sawa Lady, Manuluv and Même même chose. The album later received Gold certification in France.[9] [10]
Awards and nominations
[edit ]| Year | Award / Organisation | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Urban Jamz Awards[11] | Best Group | Won |
| 2020 | Green Light Awards | Best Beatmaker | Won |
| 2020 | Best Talent Cameroon | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2021 | Best Talent Cameroon | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2021 | Best Talent Cameroon | Best Music Label | Won |
| 2021 | CMEA Awards[12] | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2021 | MUMA Awards[13] | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2021 | Balafon Music Awards[14] | Best Beatmaker | Won |
| 2021 | CIMFEST Awards[15] | CIMFEST Excellence Award for Music Production | Won |
| 2021 | Cameroon Evolution Awards[16] | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2022 | Cameroon Evolution Awards[16] | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2022 | Urban Jamz Awards[17] | Best Music Video Performance | Won |
| 2022 | Urban Jamz Awards[17] | Best Music Producer | Won |
| 2022 | AFRIMMA Awards[18] | Music Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022 | Balafon Music Awards[19] | Best Beatmaker | Won |
| 2022 | Balafon Music Awards[19] | Song of the Year | Won |
| 2023 | AFRIMMA Awards[20] | Best Producer | Nominated |
| 2023 | AFRIMMA Awards[20] | Best Musical Artist | Nominated |
| 2023 | Canal d'Or Awards[21] | Best Artist or Band Inspired by Traditional Music | Won |
| 2023 | Canal d'Or Awards[21] | Best Male Afro-Urban Artist or Band | Won |
| 2023 | PRIMUD | Best Artist from Central Africa | Nominated |
| 2023 | Balafon Music Awards | Best Beatmaker | Won |
| 2023 | Balafon Music Awards | Best Dance Video | Won |
| 2023 | Balafon Music Awards | Best Costume and Decor | Won |
| 2024 | Balafon Music Awards | Best Beatmaker | Won |
| 2025 | TRACE Awards[22] | Best Artist Francophone Africa | Nominated |
| 2025 | Cameroon Evolution Awards | Best Performer | Nominated |
Philanthropy
[edit ]PhillBill founded Reach For The Stars Group, an organisation focused on supporting children and young people through educational, cultural and community programmes.[23]
Recognition
[edit ]PhillBill and his work have been covered by publications including Music In Africa, Cameroon Tribune, Fidèle Au Poste, Mdundo and Mimi Mefo Info[1] [7] [2] [6] [24]
Other activities
[edit ]In 2022, PhillBill was listed as a jury member for the World Bank Group's Youth Act on Education campaign.[25] He has also been listed among the jury members for Mützig Star.[26]
Discography
[edit ]Extended plays
[edit ]- The SoundMan (2025)
Selected singles
[edit ]- Shabasiko
- La Clé
- Bikossa
- Malova
- Même Si Tu Pars
- Sélé
- Condiment
- TÈTÈRI
Collaborations
[edit ]- Banga with Blanche Bailly
- 237 Mood with Mimie
- Malova featuring Krys M
- Ça vient de chez nous with Darina Victry
- Facture featuring Mic Monsta
- Sawale featuring Roseline Layo
- OWA featuring Jovi
Selected performances
[edit ]- FEMUA, Ivory Coast
- Mother Africa Festival
- Nyangon Ma Fierté
- Festival Le Challenge, Germany
- CIMFEST
- TRACE Awards and Summit
- European Tour, 2023–2024
- The SoundMan Tour, 2025
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Phillbill". Music In Africa. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ a b c "Phillbill a créé le Bikossa". Fidèle Au Poste (in French). 10 January 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ "Phill Bill : Le père du Bikossa". Cameroon Tribune (in French). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ "Best Artist Francophone Africa". TRACE Awards. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ "African Muzik Magazine Awards 2022: all winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ a b "Phillbill s'affirme avec The SoundMan : un EP à la croisée de la tradition et de l'innovation". Mdundo. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ a b "Phill Bill : Le père du Bikossa". Cameroon Tribune (in French). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ "Phillbill". Music In Africa. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ "Musique : Locko présente son Disque d'or au Minac". Cameroon Tribune (in French). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ "Locko décroche le disque d'or pour Amina et l'album Era". Culturebene (in French). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ Urban Jamz Awards
- ^ CMEA Awards
- ^ MUMA Awards
- ^ Balafon Music Awards
- ^ CIMFEST Awards
- ^ a b Cameroon Evolution Awards
- ^ a b Urban Jamz Awards
- ^ AFRIMMA Awards
- ^ a b Balafon Music Awards
- ^ a b AFRIMMA Awards
- ^ a b Canal d'Or Awards
- ^ TRACE Awards
- ^ "Reach For The Stars Group". Reach For The Stars Group. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ "Canal d'Or Act 14 Awards: Krys M, PhillBill, Emy Dany, Bassong shine bright". Mimi Mefo Info. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ "Youth Act on EDU". World Bank. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ^ "Mützig STAR 2022: La succession de Mr Sympa est ouverte". Culturebene (in French). 19 October 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2026.