One of Cameroon’s leading music producers and artists, PhillBill is the creator of BIKOSSA, a distinctive musical genre drawing its melodies from Makossa, Bensikin, Assiko, Mangambeu and sounds from Northern Cameroon
PhillBill, born Diyani Bill Munyenge on 27 December 1991 in Buea, Cameroon, is a singer, songwriter, music producer and sound engineer — and the creator of BIKOSSA, a contemporary sound built on Cameroon's musical heritage.
A Performing & Visual Arts graduate of the University of Buea, he travelled to Nigeria in 2008 to develop his production skills before returning home as PhillBill Beatz. His production work spans records by Blanche Bailly, Ko-C, Mimie, Daphne and Locko — including several tracks on Locko's album Era, certified Gold in France — and Paris Fever, the collaboration between Senegal's Wally Seck and Chris Brown.
With the group Ridimz (formerly Rythmz) he released Honeymoon, the EP Addiction and the hit Shabasiko. As a solo artist he has since released La Clé, Bikossa, Malova, Même Si Tu Pars, Sélé, Condiment and TÈTÈRI, which passed 2.4 million YouTube views within months of release.
In June 2025 he released The SoundMan, an eight-track EP blending Afropop, Amapiano, Soul and Trap with Cameroonian influences, launched with a 100% live concert at the Institut Français du Cameroun in Douala. In August 2026, BBC World Service's This Is Africa devoted an episode to his career, and in October 2026 he won Best Central African Artist at the Afromada Music Awards in Madagascar.
Contributed to Yayé, Bloqué, Sawa Lady, Manuluv and Même même chose on the Gold-certified album.
Producer of Paris Fever, as reported by BBC World Service.
A dedicated programme on his journey as artist and producer. Listen
Won in Madagascar, following TRACE Awards 2025 and AFRIMMA nominations. Current single TÈTÈRI: 2.4M+ YouTube views.
A distinctive musical identity rooted in Cameroonian heritage and reimagined for a contemporary audience.
At the heart of PhillBill's solo journey is BIKOSSA, his unique musical direction drawing inspiration from Cameroonian rhythms and melodies including Makossa, Bensikin, Assiko and Mangambeu, alongside influences from Northern Cameroon.
"My mission is to revitalise the old melodies we grew up listening and dancing to."
A contemporary Cameroonian artist bringing cultural identity, modern African sound and an adaptable live experience to the stage.
BIKOSSA draws from Cameroonian musical traditions including Makossa, Bensikin, Assiko and Mangambeu while speaking to contemporary audiences.
Festival appearances and touring experience across Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Europe, including European tours in 2023 and 2024 and a 2025 headline show at Efes Festsaal, Essen.
Available with live band or DJ, with performance formats adaptable from approximately 30 minutes to one hour.
A repertoire performed across English, French, Pidgin, Oroko and Basaa, connecting with audiences across cultures.
PhillBill has taken BIKOSSA from major stages in Cameroon to festivals across Africa and touring engagements in Europe, building an increasingly international live profile.
PhillBill's work as an artist and producer has been recognised by leading Cameroonian, pan-African and international music awards.
Winner — Best Central African Artist.
Nominee — Best Artist Francophone Africa
Nominee — Music Producer of the Year (2022); Best Producer and Best Musical Artist (2023)
Winner — Best Artist or Band Inspired by Traditional Music; Best Male Afro-Urban Artist or Band
5 wins, including Best Beatmaker three times
Winner — Best Music Producer (2021, 2022); Nominee — Best Performer (2025)
Urban Jamz Awards — Best Music Video Performance and Best Music Producer (2022), Best Group with Ridimz (2019) · Best Talent Cameroon — Best Music Producer (2020, 2021) and Best Music Label (2021) · CMEA Awards — Best Music Producer (2021) · MUMA Awards — Best Music Producer (2021) · CIMFEST — Excellence Award for Music Production (2021) · Green Light Awards — Best Beatmaker (2020) · PRIMUD — Nominee, Best Artist from Central Africa (2023)
PhillBill has collaborated with artists across Cameroon and the wider African music scene, both as a performer and creative force.
PhillBill's audience extends across major digital platforms, with active listeners and followers across Africa, Europe and North America.
Selected international and African media coverage documenting PhillBill's journey, music, creative identity and career.
PhillBill featured in a dedicated 27-minute BBC World Service programme exploring his journey as a Cameroonian artist and producer.
LISTEN ON BBCFlexible performance formats designed for festivals, concerts and international live stages.
PhillBill (lead vocals) · Ephraim (drums) · Perez (bass) · Jason (keys / synth) · Gédeon (lead guitar) · Stendhal & Claudio (backing vocals) · 4 dancers
Technical rider, stage plot and hospitality rider available on request.
Creating opportunities for talented young people to discover, develop and showcase their potential.
Founded by PhillBill, Reach for the Stars Group https://www.reachforthestarsgroup.org/ is a non-profit humanitarian initiative supporting talented and vulnerable young people, with particular attention to young girls facing barriers to full social inclusion. The initiative seeks to empower young people through talent development and opportunities to positively impact their communities.
For festival appearances, concerts, touring opportunities and professional booking enquiries, contact PhillBill's management team.