Biography
EARLY LIFE
Johnny Drille was born and raised in Edo State, Nigeria. His father is a school principal and clergyman. He has four siblings. He started singing in his father's church at an early age. He attended the University of Benin, Benin City, where he studied English and Literature.
CAREER
Johnny Drille began his musical career in church. He was one of the contestants on the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013. In 2015, he released a cover of Di’Ja’s "Awww", which caught the attention of Mavin's CEO Don Jazzy. His debut single "Wait for Me" was released in 2015. It was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2016. He teamed up with Niniola, a fellow season 6 contestant, to record "Start All Over" in 2016. In February 2017, he signed a record deal with Mavin Records. On September 3, 2021, he released his debut album, a fourteen track project, titled Before We Fall Asleep. In late 2024, Drille collaborated with Don Jazzy on a joint seven-track EP titled Hard Guy Confessions. In April 2025, Johnny Drille collaborated with Fireboy DML on the single "Angelina". In spring 2025, he launched his first United Kingdom tour titled Johnny’s Room Live UK Tour. In May 2025, Drille appeared at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), where he engaged with fans and performed alongside other major artists. He also headlined the GENTI Festival in Abuja. He has made a few appearances in films like, Liza (2021), Caught Up (2019) and Traffic (2020).
PERSONAL LIFE
Johnny is married to music executive Rima Tahini. In November 2023, they announced the birth of their daughter Amaris Esohe Ighodaro.
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