Dyllann

Divine Verkijika (born 15 December 1991), also known as Dyllann, is a Cameroonian pop/Afro-fusion artist, author and socio-cultural activist. He is winner of the Beyond Music Creativity Award 2020,[1] National finalist at Afrimusic Song Contest 2018[2][3] and Winner of the KamerFest Music Competition 2018 [4]

Dyllann
Verkijika in 2020
Background information
Birth nameVerkijika Divine Nyuyki
Also known asDyllann
Born (1991-12-15) 15 December 1991
OriginCameroon
GenresAfro-Fusion / Pop
Occupation(s)Singer / Songwriter / Record Producer / Activist / Author
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010
LabelsThe Music Industry CC
Websitewww.dyllann.com

His renowned works include, Appreciate (2018) Second Base (2019) Let Your Light Shine (2020). He has collaborated with names like Elly Kellner,[1] Djay Large Pro, 2LE, McCoy TWAP, Master Roboster, Sedi B, Eazy Priest and Djay Karl.

He served as Rapporteur for Programs Commission for Cameroon Performance Rights Organization (SONACAM) and as executive secretary for leading Cameroon music syndicate – ACAFEMMI;[5]

Currently serves as Divisional President for Cameroon National Youth Council, Bui Division and is author of several publications addressing topics such as culture, and youth development.

Awards
  • 3rd Creativity Award – Beyond Music 2020[1]
  • Special Award – Beyond Music 2020
  • 7th Creativity Award - Beyond Music 2020[6][7][8]

Discography

Bibliography

References
  1. "Creativity Awards". www.beyondmusic.org. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. "BETA TINZ: Cameroonian upcoming artiste, Dyllann, gets selected for AfriMusic Song contest among other Nationals!". BETA TINZ. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. "Sept artistes camerounais nominés à l'AfriMusic Song Contest". www.camerounweb.com (in French). Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  4. "LUX Music Group". luxgroupofcompanies.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  5. "Review: The Just Ended ACAFEMMI Music Seminar(Lessons learned: we can make trillions in music business)..." Choubah: Best of African Vibes & Entertainment. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  6. "Announcement of the 7th Creativity Award Winners". www.beyondmusic.org. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  7. "Winners of the 3rd Creativity Award & Corona Special Award". www.beyondmusic.org. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  8. "Cameroonian Artist Dyllann Wins $2000 From A Special Corona Award. – Bannav S Bannav". Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  9. "Cameroonian Singer, Dyllann Releases EP Titled "This Is Me"". KESAmagazine. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  10. "Cameroonian Singer, Dyllann Releases EP Titled: This Is Me #JMartinspromoTv". JMartinpromo. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  11. Namekong, Patrick Silabing, Frank Parfait (14 October 2019). "Mixed Heritage: a 30 track Extended Compilation by Dyllann". Tendance Actu. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  12. "Dyllann Releases 30 Track Album titled Mixed Heritage - NDOLEZONE - DIPLOMATIC RIDE". NDOLEZONE - DIPLOMATIC RIDE. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  13. Divine, Verkijika. Rethinking African Cultures. ISBN 978-1073077083.
  14. Divine, Verkijika. Failure of Oral Tradition. ISBN 1727448189.
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