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PhillBill
Cameroonian singer and producer PhillBill
Background information
Born	Diyani Bill Munyenge (1991-12-27) 27 December 1991 (age 34) Buea, Cameroon
Origin	Cameroon
Genres	Bikossa, Afropop, Afro-fusion
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, music producer, sound engineer, artistic director
Years active	2010–present

Diyani Bill Munyenge (born 27 December 1991), known professionally as PhillBill, is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, music producer, sound engineer and artistic director.[^[1]][^[2]]. He is known for his work as a producer in the Cameroonian music industry and for the development of the Afro-Bikossa[^[3]] musical style. As a producer, PhillBill has worked with artists including Blanche Bailly, Kocee, Locko, Mimie and Daphne. He has received recognition through nominations at the TRACE Awards and AFRIMMA and is associated with the development of the Afro-Bikossa musical style.[^[4]] PhillBill first gained recognition as a music producer under the name PhillBill Beatz [^[5]], producing songs for artists including X-Maleya, Lady Ponce, Longue Longue, Daphne, Blanche Bailly, Kocee and numerous other performers across Central Africa. He later achieved commercial success as a recording artist through his work with the music group Ridimz and subsequently through a solo career centered on the promotion of Bikossa[^[6]].

Diyani Bill Munyenge was born in Buea, Cameroon. He attended Bilingual Grammar School Buea before studying Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Buea. In 2008, he travelled to Nigeria to further develop his music production skills before returning to Cameroon and beginning a professional career in music production.

Following his return from Nigeria, PhillBill established himself as a producer under the name PhillBill Beatz. During the 2010s he became known for producing music for established Cameroonian artists and was credited on numerous commercially successful recordings within the country's urban music scene.[^[7]]. His production work contributed to the careers of several prominent artists.[^[8]]

PhillBill was a member of the Cameroonian music group Ridimz, formerly known as Rythmz. The group gained attention with songs including Honeymoon and later released the EP Addiction[^[9]]. Ridimz achieved wider recognition following the success of the song Shabasiko, which became one of the group's most recognised releases.Following the group's separation, PhillBill pursued an independent artistic career.

As a solo artist, PhillBill focused on establishing a distinct musical identity based on Cameroonian cultural heritage. His releases include La Clé, Même Si Tu Pars, Bikossa, Malova, Sélé, Condiment and TÈTÈRI. In June 2025 he released his debut extended play, The SoundMan, an eight-track project blending Afropop, Amapiano, Soul and Trap influences with Cameroonian musical traditions.

In 2025, PhillBill launched The SoundMan Tour, beginning with a performance in Douala before continuing internationally. The tour included performances in Germany and formed part of a broader campaign promoting his musical and cultural identity through Bikossa.[^[10]]

PhillBill's music combines elements of Makossa, Assiko, Bensikin, Mangambeu and other Cameroonian musical traditions with contemporary African urban music. His work incorporates Afropop, Afro-fusion, Amapiano and modern production techniques while maintaining a strong emphasis on Cameroonian cultural identity. He has described his artistic mission as preserving and modernising traditional Cameroonian musical influences for contemporary audiences. PhillBill is associated with the development and popularisation of Bikossa, a musical style that merges traditional Cameroonian rhythms with modern African popular music. Bikossa has been discussed in media coverage as a contribution to the preservation and modernisation of Cameroonian musical heritage.

As a music producer, PhillBill has contributed to recordings by artists from Cameroon and across Africa. His production credits include work for Cameroonian artists such as Blanche Bailly, Ko-C, Mimie, Daphne and Locko.[^[11]]. PhillBill contributed to several tracks on Locko's album Era[^[12]], including Yayé, Bloqué, Sawa Lady, Manuluv and Même même chose.The album later received a Gold certification in France.[^[13]], [^[14]], [^[15]]. PhillBill has also been associated with international collaborations, including production work connected to Senegalese artist Wally Seck featuring Chris Brown.

PhillBill is the founder of Reach For The Stars Group [^[30]], a non-profit organisation supporting talented and vulnerable children through educational, cultural and social initiatives.

PhillBill has been profiled by publications including Music In Africa, Cameroon Tribune, Mdundo [^[31]], Fidèle Au Poste and Mimi Mefo Info[^[32]]. His work has been recognised through nominations and awards across Africa and Europe.

In 2022, PhillBill served as a jury member for the World Bank Group Youth Act on Education Poetry Competition.[^[33]]. He has also served as a judge for Mutzig Star, one of Cameroon's best-known music talent competitions.[^[34]]

• The SoundMan (2025)

• Shabasiko
• La Clé
• Bikossa
• Malova
• Même Si Tu Pars
• Sélé
• Condiment
• TÈTÈRI

• 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

• 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)

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• YouTube

Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:Cameroonian singers Category:Cameroonian record producers Category:People from Buea