PhillBill

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. 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.

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 also reported that PhillBill produced Paris Fever, a collaboration involving Senegalese artist Wally Seck and Chris Brown.

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

Awards and nominations 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