Petite Noir

Petite Noir
Birth nameYannick Diekeno Ilunga
Also known as
  • Iamwaves
  • Noirwaves
Born (1990-08-24) 24 August 1990
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 (born 24 August 1990), known professionally as Petite Noir, is a South African raised, Belgian born, Congolese musician singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. 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.