Petite Noir

Petite Noir
Birth nameYannick Diekeno Ilunga
Also known as
  • Iamwaves
  • Noirwaves
Born (1990-08-24) 24 August 1990 (age 34)
City of Brussels Belgium
OriginCongolese
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
  • percussion
Years active2009–present
LabelsDouble Six, Roya

Yannick Diekeno Ilunga[1] (born 24 August 1990), known professionally as Petite Noir, is a South African raised, Belgian born, Congolese musician singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.[2] His debut extended play The King of Anxiety was released in January 2015 and his debut studio album La vie est belle / Life Is Beautiful was released in September of the same year via Domino Records' Double Six Imprint.

  1. ^ "BEST". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ^ Todd, Bella (31 January 2015). "Petite Noir: 'Nowhere really feels like home'". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 December 2015.