Person
PhillBill
From Wikipedia
Diyani Bill Munyenge (born 27 December 1991), known professionally as PhillBill, is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, music producer and sound engineer. He first became known as a music producer under the name PhillBill Beatz and later as a member of the Cameroonian music group Ridimz.. PhillBill is associated with the development of the Bikossa musical style, which has been discussed in Cameroonian media in relation to his solo career. His work has received recognition through awards and nominations including the TRACE Awards, AFRIMMA, Canal d'Or Awards and Balafon Music Awards.
Early life and education
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.
Career
Early production work
After returning to Cameroon, PhillBill began producing music under the name PhillBill Beatz. His production work has been associated with artists including Blanche Bailly, Ko-C, Mimie, Daphne and Locko.
Ridimz
PhillBill was a member of the Cameroonian music group Ridimz, formerly known as Rythmz. The group released music including Honeymoon, Addiction and Shabasiko before its members later pursued separate careers.
Solo career
After Ridimz, PhillBill continued as a solo artist. His releases include La Clé, Même Si Tu Pars, Bikossa, Malova, Sélé, Condiment and TÈTÈRI. In June 2025, he released the EP The SoundMan.
In August 2026, PhillBill was the subject of an episode of the BBC World Service programme This Is Africa. The programme discussed his career as an artist and producer, his move from Buea to Douala, and the influence of Cameroonian languages and musical traditions on his work.
The SoundMan Tour
In 2025, PhillBill launched The SoundMan Tour, with performances in Cameroon and Germany.
Bikossa
PhillBill has been linked by Cameroonian media to Bikossa, a musical style connected to Cameroonian rhythms and contemporary African music.
Production work
PhillBill has production credits connected to artists including Blanche Bailly, Ko-C, Mimie, Daphne and Locko. The BBC World Service has also reported on his production work for Kocee, Daphne and Blanche Bailly from Cameroon and Roseline Layo from Ivory Coast.
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.
The BBC World Service also reported that PhillBill produced Paris Fever, a collaboration involving Senegalese artist Wally Seck and Chris Brown.
Philanthropy
PhillBill founded Reach for the Stars Group, an organisation focused on supporting children and young people through educational, cultural and community programmes.
Recognition
PhillBill and his work have been covered by the BBC World Service, Music in Africa, Cameroon Tribune, Fidèle Au Poste, Mdundo and Mimi Mefo Info.
Other activities
In 2022, PhillBill was listed as a jury member for the World Bank Group's Youth Act on Education campaign. He has also been listed among the jury members for Mützig Star.
Discography
Extended plays
The SoundMan (2025)
Selected singles
Shabasiko
La Clé
Bikossa
Malova
Même Si Tu Pars
Sélé
Condiment
TÈTÈRI
Collaborations
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
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
This record is provisional: it was compiled from the cited sources but has not yet been checked by an InsideKamer editor.
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