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Johnny Drille
In March 2020, Johnny Drille hinted at a new, more risque direction with the release of the retro-inspired “Something Better”. He closed out the year with the edgy "Mystery Girl", the first release off his debut studio album. With over a dozen award wins under his belt, Johnny Drille’s status as a critical and fan favourite is well established. Now with his debut LP, Before We Fall Asleep, the singer has established his legacy as one of Africa's biggest alternative artistes. Johnny Drille is a singer/songwriter, producer and engineer known for crafting emotive and heartfelt songs. He began his musical journey in his church choir in Benin City, Nigeria. Johnny competed in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013. Johnny Drille released his debut single, “Wait For Me” in 2015, earning a nomination for Best Alternative Song at The Headies. In 2017, Johnny Drille was activated as the latest addition to an increasingly diverse Mavin Records roster. Johnny Drille's army of devoted followers is as loyal as you will find anywhere. It’s easy to see why; Beyond his musical gifts, Johnny connects with fans through the shared emotions he curates through his music. Over time, he's become known for delivering memorable performances, having hosted multi-city tours under his flagship "Johnny's Room Live" in 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. These tours host over 6,000 fans each year that take his music to hearts across the world.

Songs

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How Are You (My Friend)
Johnny Drille
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Police
Kizz Daniel
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Angelina
Johnny Drille
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Believe Me
Johnny Drille
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Anyway
Johnny Drille

Albums

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Hard Guy Confessions

2024
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Before We Fall Asleep

2021
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Before We Fall Asleep

2021
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Johnny’s Room Live 4

2023

Singles & EPs

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Angelina

Single • 2025
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Count My Blessings

Single • 2024
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Spending

Single • 2023
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Police

Single • 2025
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Palava

Single • 2024
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Stay (Cover)

Single • 2023
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Love And Cruise (Radio Edit) (feat. Don Jazzy & eze young)

Single • 2025
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For You

Single • 2024
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Hold You Down (feat. Johnny Drille)

Single • 2025
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Save Your Tears (Cover)

Single • 2023

Videos

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Johnny Drille - Believe Me (Official Music Video)

Johnny Drille • 27M views
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Johnny Drille - Halleluya ft. Simi ( Official Music Video )

Johnny Drille & Simi • 6.6M views

Live performances

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Journey Of Our Lives (feat. Adekunle Gold)

Johnny Drille • 198K views
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Johnny Drille - Sister (Johnny's Room Live 6)

Johnny Drille • 80K views
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Lego House/Life For Rent (JR4L / Live)

Johnny Drille • 3.4M views
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The Proposal (Johnny's Room Live II) - Johnny Drille

Johnny Drille • 907K views

Featured on

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Top Afropop

Playlist • YouTube Music
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African Superstars

Playlist • YouTube Music
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A Happy Alternative

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Soul & Stripped

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Checklist

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Kizz Daniel

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Slow Down

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afrobeats Hits of 2023

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Love Out Loud Africa

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Johnny Drille

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Official Music Videos

Playlist • Johnny Drille • 113K views

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