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'''Prince Nemiala''' (born 9 September 1994), known professionally as '''Ya''' '''Levis Dalwear''' or '''Ya Levis''', is a Congolese singer-songwriter, and dancer. Born in [[Kinshasa]], he relocated to [[Paris]] at the age of five. Nemiala began his musical career in 2009 and later signed with MCP Group in April 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ya Levis: fait sensation auprès de ses fans en offrant son nouveau single! |trans-title=Ya Levis: makes a splash with her fans by offering her new single! |url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https://star24.tv/ya-levis-fait-sensation-aupres-ses-fans/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |website=Star24 |language=fr}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Hounsou |first=Andréa |date=12 December 2019 |title=Qui Est Ya Levis, Le Prétendu Petit-ami De Didi Stone Olomidé? |trans-title=Who Is Ya Levis, Didi Stone Olomidé's Alleged Boyfriend? |url=https://doingbuzz.com/qui-est-ya-levis-le-pretendu-petit-ami-de-didi-stone-olomide/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |website=Doingbuzz.com |language=fr-FR}}</ref> He rose to prominence with his 2015 breakout single "Mokolo ya l'amour" from eponymous two-track [[Maxi single|maxi-single]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=18 September 2021 |title=Afro Video: Ya Levis Dalwear (Bibliography) |url=https://www.afro.video/en/artist/ya-levis-dalwear/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |website=Afro.video |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation |title=Ya Levis Dalwear - Mokolo ya l'amour |date=23 February 2015 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/mokolo-ya-lamour-single/1413939469 |access-date=9 July 2024 |place=Cupertino, California, United States |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Boomplay: Ya Levis Dalwear - Mokolo ya l'amour |url=https://www.boomplay.com/lyrics/7651621 |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Boomplay Music |language=en |publication-place=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>
'''Prince Nemiala''' (born 9 September 1994), known professionally as '''Ya''' '''Levis Dalwear''' or '''Ya Levis''', is a Congolese singer-songwriter, and dancer. Born in [[Kinshasa]], he relocated to [[Paris]] at the age of five. Nemiala began his musical career in 2009 and later signed with MCP Group in April 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ya Levis: fait sensation auprès de ses fans en offrant son nouveau single! |trans-title=Ya Levis: makes a splash with her fans by offering her new single! |url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https://star24.tv/ya-levis-fait-sensation-aupres-ses-fans/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |website=Star24 |language=fr}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Hounsou |first=Andréa |date=12 December 2019 |title=Qui Est Ya Levis, Le Prétendu Petit-ami De Didi Stone Olomidé? |trans-title=Who Is Ya Levis, Didi Stone Olomidé's Alleged Boyfriend? |url=https://doingbuzz.com/qui-est-ya-levis-le-pretendu-petit-ami-de-didi-stone-olomide/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |website=Doingbuzz.com |language=fr-FR}}</ref> He rose to prominence with his 2015 breakout single "Mokolo ya l'amour" from his eponymous two-track [[Maxi single|maxi-single]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=18 September 2021 |title=Afro Video: Ya Levis Dalwear (Bibliography) |url=https://www.afro.video/en/artist/ya-levis-dalwear/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |website=Afro.video |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation |title=Ya Levis Dalwear - Mokolo ya l'amour |date=23 February 2015 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/mokolo-ya-lamour-single/1413939469 |access-date=9 July 2024 |place=Cupertino, California, United States |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Boomplay: Ya Levis Dalwear - Mokolo ya l'amour |url=https://www.boomplay.com/lyrics/7651621 |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Boomplay Music |language=en |publication-place=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>


In 2017, Nemiala signed a record deal with [[Capitol Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandina |first=Hervé |date=29 November 2018 |title=Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Singuila et Locko |trans-title=Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Singuila and Locko |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/musique-africaine/20181129-afro-club-booba-yemi-alade-singuila |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref> Nemiala gained international recognition following the release of his 2018 single "Katchua", which achieved a gold record from [[SNEP]] and was subsequently included in his 2019 debut studio album ''El Mayalove''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandina |first=Hervé |date=21 February 2019 |title=Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Hélio Batalha, Nafasi et Wiley |trans-title=Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Hélio Batalha, Nafasi and Wiley |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/musique-africaine/20190221-afro-club-nafasi-wiley-burvan |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=21 December 2021 |title=Une dernière fois, "Pardonne-moi" de Ya Levis! |trans-title=One last time, "Pardonne-moi" by Ya Levis! |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/65768/une-derniere-fois-pardonne-moi-de-ya-levis |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=30 May 2023 |title="Katchua" offre à Ya Lévis sa première certification du SNEP! |trans-title="Katchua" offers Ya Lévis its first SNEP certification! |url=https://www.mmc243.com/katchua-offre-a-ya-levis-sa-premiere-certification-du-snep/ |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Le Meilleur de la Musique Congolaise |language=fr-FR}}</ref> On 25 June 2021, Nemiala published his second studio album, ''LCLM:Prélude'', which was supported by eight singles, including "Chocolat", "Lokesha" and "Nakati".<ref>{{Citation |title=LCLM: Prélude by Ya Levis |date=25 June 2021 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lclm-pr%C3%A9lude/1569471520 |access-date=9 July 2024 |place=Cupertino, California, United States |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=3 July 2021 |title=Ya Levis nous parle de love dans son nouvel EP! |trans-title=Ya Levis talks to us about love in his new EP! |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/62624/ya-levis-nous-parle-de-love-dans-son-nouvel-ep |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref> On 18 March 2022, Nemiala issued ''LCLM''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Ya Levis: L'amour change le monde |date=18 March 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/mw/album/lamour-change-le-monde/1613760474 |access-date=9 July 2024 |place=Cupertino, California, United States |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=22 March 2022 |title=Le nouvel album de Ya Levis "LCLM" est enfin disponible! |trans-title=Ya Levis' new album "LCLM" is finally available! |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/67150/le-nouvel-album-de-ya-levis-lclm-est-enfin-disponible |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=18 March 2022 |title=Ya Levis présente son nouvel album "LCLM" |trans-title=Ya Levis presents his new album "LCLM" |url=https://www.new-kg.com/post/ya-levis-pr%C3%A9sente-son-nouvel-album-lclm |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=New-kg.com |language=fr}}</ref>
In 2017, Nemiala signed a record deal with [[Capitol Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandina |first=Hervé |date=29 November 2018 |title=Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Singuila et Locko |trans-title=Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Singuila and Locko |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/musique-africaine/20181129-afro-club-booba-yemi-alade-singuila |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref> He gained international recognition after releasing his 2018 [[Congolese rumba]]-infused single "Katchua", which attained a gold record from [[SNEP]] and was subsequently featured in his 2019 debut studio album ''El Mayalove''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandina |first=Hervé |date=21 February 2019 |title=Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Hélio Batalha, Nafasi et Wiley |trans-title=Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Hélio Batalha, Nafasi and Wiley |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/musique-africaine/20190221-afro-club-nafasi-wiley-burvan |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=21 December 2021 |title=Une dernière fois, "Pardonne-moi" de Ya Levis! |trans-title=One last time, "Pardonne-moi" by Ya Levis! |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/65768/une-derniere-fois-pardonne-moi-de-ya-levis |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=30 May 2023 |title="Katchua" offre à Ya Lévis sa première certification du SNEP! |trans-title="Katchua" offers Ya Lévis its first SNEP certification! |url=https://www.mmc243.com/katchua-offre-a-ya-levis-sa-premiere-certification-du-snep/ |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Le Meilleur de la Musique Congolaise |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique (SNEP) |title=Ya Levis/ Katchua |url=https://snepmusique.com/certifications_du_sn/ya-levis-katchua/ |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=SNEP |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref> On 25 June 2021, Nemiala published his second studio album, ''LCLM:Prélude'', which was supported by eight singles, including "Chocolat", "Lokesha" and "Nakati".<ref>{{Citation |title=LCLM: Prélude by Ya Levis |date=25 June 2021 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lclm-pr%C3%A9lude/1569471520 |access-date=9 July 2024 |place=Cupertino, California, United States |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=3 July 2021 |title=Ya Levis nous parle de love dans son nouvel EP! |trans-title=Ya Levis talks to us about love in his new EP! |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/62624/ya-levis-nous-parle-de-love-dans-son-nouvel-ep |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref> On 18 March 2022, Nemiala issued ''LCLM''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Ya Levis: L'amour change le monde |date=18 March 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/mw/album/lamour-change-le-monde/1613760474 |access-date=9 July 2024 |place=Cupertino, California, United States |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=22 March 2022 |title=Le nouvel album de Ya Levis "LCLM" est enfin disponible! |trans-title=Ya Levis' new album "LCLM" is finally available! |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/67150/le-nouvel-album-de-ya-levis-lclm-est-enfin-disponible |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=18 March 2022 |title=Ya Levis présente son nouvel album "LCLM" |trans-title=Ya Levis presents his new album "LCLM" |url=https://www.new-kg.com/post/ya-levis-pr%C3%A9sente-son-nouvel-album-lclm |access-date=9 July 2024 |website=New-kg.com |language=fr}}</ref>


== Early years ==
== Early years ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==


=== 2009–2016: Les étoiles and ''Mokolo ya l'amour'' ===
=== 2009–2016: Les Étoiles d'Afrique and ''Mokolo ya l'amour'' ===
In 2009, Ya Levis made his musical debut alongside his brother, Olvin Dalwear, in the dance troupe Les étoiles. During this period, he adopted the moniker "Ya Levis Dalwear."<ref name=":1" /> In 2012, he left Les étoiles to pursue a solo career.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /> Ya Levis' preliminary solo releases, "Love-Olivia" and "Shabanni", garnered significant public attention and seized the attention of MCP Group, which subsequently signed him and produced his debut two-track [[Maxi single|maxi-single]] titled ''Mokolo ya l'amour'', featuring the titular track and "Canœ kayak."<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> ''Mokolo ya l'amour'' was a blend of [[zouk]] and Congolese rumba, and particularly struck a chord with female audiences through its romanticized portrayal of [[Valentine's Day]] in "Canœ kayak."<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" />
In 2009, Ya Levis made his musical debut alongside his brother, Olivier Dalwear, in the dance troupe Les Étoiles d'Afrique. During this period, he adopted the moniker "Ya Levis Dalwear."<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=8 July 2019 |title=Red One 4: Ya Levis et Buravan en têtes d’affiche |trans-title=Red One 4: Ya Levis and Buravan as headliners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/node/81782 |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}}</ref> In 2012, he left Les Étoiles d'Afrique to pursue a solo career.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /> Ya Levis' preliminary solo releases, "Love-Olivia" and "Shabanni", garnered significant public attention and seized the attention of MCP Group, which subsequently signed him and produced his debut two-track [[Maxi single|maxi-single]] titled ''Mokolo ya l'amour'', featuring the titular track and "Canœ kayak."<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> ''Mokolo ya l'amour'' was a blend of [[zouk]] and Congolese rumba, and particularly struck a chord with female audiences through its romanticized portrayal of [[Valentine's Day]] in "Canœ kayak."<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" />


=== 2017–present: hits ===
=== 2017–present: "Katchua", ''El Mayalove'', and standalone releases ===
In April 2017, he made his first live television appearance with the song "On Récolte Ce Que L'on Sème" on the program [[Touche pas à mon poste !|''Touche Pas à Mon Poste'']] hosted by [[Cyril Hanouna]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> On 18 May 2018, he debuted the MCP Group-produced single "Libala," a [[paean]] to his late mother and father.<ref name=":5" />
In April 2017, he made his first live television appearance with the song "On Récolte Ce Que L'on Sème" on the program [[Touche pas à mon poste !|''Touche Pas à Mon Poste'']] hosted by [[Cyril Hanouna]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> On 29 December of that year, he performed a duet with the [[Ivory Coast|Ivorian]] group Kiff No Beat on the single "Farotema".<ref name=":8" /> On 18 May 2018, he debuted the MCP Group-produced single "Libala," a [[paean]] to his late mother and father.<ref name=":5" />


On 31 October 2018, Ya Levis released his [[Congolese rumba]]-inspired single "Katchua," which was co-produced by Mike Dallas, Chris Hamiwest, and MCP Group.<ref>{{Citation |title=Ya Levis - Katchua |date=24 October 2018 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5VlgdnypW096fqe8Iaih8W |access-date=10 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Ya Levis – Katchua |url=https://genius.com/Ya-levis-katchua-lyrics |access-date=10 July 2024 |place=Brooklyn, New York City, New York State, United States}}</ref><ref name=":8" /> Sung in French and [[Lingala]], the song's accompanying music video portrays Ya Levis' profound emotional bond and love for his partner despite any adversities they may face.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Meaning of "Katchua" (Ya Levis) |url=https://www.lyricslayers.com/ya-levis/katchua/ |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=LyricsLayers.com |language=en}}</ref> "Katchua" quickly garnered international acclaim, amassing over 14 million [[YouTube]] views within eight months.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":8" /> The song's success significantly boosted Ya Levis' visibility, leading to performances across major African and European cities, including a notable [[opening act]] for Flavor's Paris concert for [[Trace Africa]]'s Trace Live on 23 May 2019.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":1" /> It was certified gold by [[SNEP]] in May 2023.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" />
His major hits, such as "Katchua", "Penzi", and "Mbangu Te", propelled him onto various stages, including the opening act for Flavor's concert in Paris for Trace Live on May 23, 2019. Following this, he embarked on an [[Tourism in Africa|African tour]] in the summer of 2019, enthralling audiences in [[Gabon]], the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], the [[Ivory Coast]], and [[Rwanda]]. A significant milestone for his performance was at the "Red One Festival" in Kinshasa at the French Institute, where he shared the stage with notable artists like [[Vegedream]] and [[Dadju]], marking his return to his [[Homeland|motherland]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

On 28 June 2019, Ya Levis released his debut studio album, ''El Mayalove''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandina |first=Hervé |date=22 October 2020 |title=Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Tanasha Donna, Innoss'B, Damso et Titica |trans-title=Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Tanasha Donna, Innoss'B, Damso and Titica |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/musique-africaine/20201022-afro-club-le-hit-platines-tanasha-donna-innossb-damso-titica |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandina |first=Hervé |date=5 December 2019 |title=Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Ya Levis, Pheno Ambro et Simi |trans-title=Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Ya Levis, Pheno Ambro and Simi |url=https://musique.rfi.fr/rnb/20191205-afro-club-le-hit-platines-ya-levis-pheno-ambro-simi |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=RFI Musique |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}</ref> Released under MCP Group, the album comprises 14 tracks, including his previous hit "Katchua."<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |title=El mayalove by Ya Levis on Beatsource |url=https://www.beatsource.com/release/el-mayalove/390857 |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=Beatsource |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=28 November 2019 |title=On "El Mayalove" Ya Levis falls in love with a very lascivious "Aïcha" |url=https://at1.tv/post/on-el-mayalove-ya-levis-falls-in-love-with-a-very-lascivious-aicha.html |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=At1.tv}}</ref> ''El Mayalove'' is a fusion of Congolese rumba, [[Pop music|pop]], and [[kizomba]], with guest appearances by SAYS'Z on "Poizon," [[Diamond Platnumz]] on "Penzi," and Chris Hamiwest on the [[bonus track]] "Alyah."<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" /> He promoted ''El Mayalove'' with a performance at the 4th edition of the Red One Festival at Institut Français in Kinshasa on 13 July,<ref name=":8" /> followed by a show at the Intare Conference Arena in [[Kigali]] on 28 July.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shyaka |first=Andrew |date=5 June 2019 |title=Pop Stars Maleek Berry and Ya Levis to Thrill Kigali |url=https://www.ktpress.rw/2019/06/pop-stars-maleek-berry-and-ya-levis-to-thrill-kigali/ |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=KT PRESS |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2020, he played to a full house at Eventhallen in [[Oslo]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ya Levis - Vulkan Arena |url=https://vulkanarena.no/program/ya-levis/ |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=Vulkanarena.no |language=nb-NO}}</ref>


In 2023 Ya Levis welcomed his first son
In 2023 Ya Levis welcomed his first son

Revision as of 02:19, 11 July 2024

Ya Levis Dalwear
Ya Levis in Kinshasa
Ya Levis in Kinshasa
Background information
Birth namePrince Nemiala
Also known asYa Levis
BornSeptember 1994 (age 29)
Kinshasa, Zaire
(modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • media personality
Years active2010—present
Labels

Prince Nemiala (born 9 September 1994), known professionally as Ya Levis Dalwear or Ya Levis, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, and dancer. Born in Kinshasa, he relocated to Paris at the age of five. Nemiala began his musical career in 2009 and later signed with MCP Group in April 2013.[1][2] He rose to prominence with his 2015 breakout single "Mokolo ya l'amour" from his eponymous two-track maxi-single.[3][4][5]

In 2017, Nemiala signed a record deal with Capitol Records.[6] He gained international recognition after releasing his 2018 Congolese rumba-infused single "Katchua", which attained a gold record from SNEP and was subsequently featured in his 2019 debut studio album El Mayalove.[7][8][9][10] On 25 June 2021, Nemiala published his second studio album, LCLM:Prélude, which was supported by eight singles, including "Chocolat", "Lokesha" and "Nakati".[11][12] On 18 March 2022, Nemiala issued LCLM.[13][14][15]

Early years

Ya Levis Dalwear was born Prince Nemiala on 9 September 1994, in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). He was born into a well-known musical family; his father, Nico Nemiala, was a Congolese rumba artist, while his mother performed in a Catholic church choir.[1][16][17] In 1999, the family relocated to France, where Ya Levis often accompanied his father to recording studios and rehearsals.[3][1][16] Influenced by his father and King Kester Emeneya during his formative years, Ya Levis developed a penchant for Congolese rumba.[1][16] Despite his mother's reservations regarding a musical career, he remained committed to music, prioritizing it over academic pursuits following his father's passing.[16][1][18]

Career

2009–2016: Les Étoiles d'Afrique and Mokolo ya l'amour

In 2009, Ya Levis made his musical debut alongside his brother, Olivier Dalwear, in the dance troupe Les Étoiles d'Afrique. During this period, he adopted the moniker "Ya Levis Dalwear."[2][19] In 2012, he left Les Étoiles d'Afrique to pursue a solo career.[3][1] Ya Levis' preliminary solo releases, "Love-Olivia" and "Shabanni", garnered significant public attention and seized the attention of MCP Group, which subsequently signed him and produced his debut two-track maxi-single titled Mokolo ya l'amour, featuring the titular track and "Canœ kayak."[3][4][5] Mokolo ya l'amour was a blend of zouk and Congolese rumba, and particularly struck a chord with female audiences through its romanticized portrayal of Valentine's Day in "Canœ kayak."[2][3][1]

2017–present: "Katchua", El Mayalove, and standalone releases

In April 2017, he made his first live television appearance with the song "On Récolte Ce Que L'on Sème" on the program Touche Pas à Mon Poste hosted by Cyril Hanouna.[2][3] On 29 December of that year, he performed a duet with the Ivorian group Kiff No Beat on the single "Farotema".[19] On 18 May 2018, he debuted the MCP Group-produced single "Libala," a paean to his late mother and father.[16]

On 31 October 2018, Ya Levis released his Congolese rumba-inspired single "Katchua," which was co-produced by Mike Dallas, Chris Hamiwest, and MCP Group.[20][21][19] Sung in French and Lingala, the song's accompanying music video portrays Ya Levis' profound emotional bond and love for his partner despite any adversities they may face.[22] "Katchua" quickly garnered international acclaim, amassing over 14 million YouTube views within eight months.[22][19] The song's success significantly boosted Ya Levis' visibility, leading to performances across major African and European cities, including a notable opening act for Flavor's Paris concert for Trace Africa's Trace Live on 23 May 2019.[19][2] It was certified gold by SNEP in May 2023.[9][10]

On 28 June 2019, Ya Levis released his debut studio album, El Mayalove.[23][24] Released under MCP Group, the album comprises 14 tracks, including his previous hit "Katchua."[25][26] El Mayalove is a fusion of Congolese rumba, pop, and kizomba, with guest appearances by SAYS'Z on "Poizon," Diamond Platnumz on "Penzi," and Chris Hamiwest on the bonus track "Alyah."[25][26] He promoted El Mayalove with a performance at the 4th edition of the Red One Festival at Institut Français in Kinshasa on 13 July,[19] followed by a show at the Intare Conference Arena in Kigali on 28 July.[27] In 2020, he played to a full house at Eventhallen in Oslo.[28]

In 2023 Ya Levis welcomed his first son

Discography

Album

  • 2019: El Mayalove
  • 2021: LCLM:Prélude
  • 2022: LCLM

Awards, appearances, nominations

Awards

  • 2022: Best African Act in Diaspora — AFRIMA
  • 2022: Best Artiste in African R&B/Soul — AFRIMA

Appearances

  • 2014: Value 777 ft. Ya Levis — Cette fille
  • 2016: Pheno Ambro ft. Sonik le Chokeur and Ya Levis — Kelele
  • 2018: Noah Lunsi ft. Ya Levis — À bout de souffle
  • 2019: Dj Babs ft. Ya Levis – Mariana

Nominations

  • 2019: Best Francophone Artist — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Song of the Year, Katchua — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Best "new artist" — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Best Central African Male Artist — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Best New African Artist – African Talents Awards

References

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