Prince Nemiala (born 9 September 1994), known professionally as Ya Levis Dalwear or simply Ya Levis, is a Congolese singer-songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the “Ambassador of Love”, he is known for his mellow, melodic, and melancholic voice. His lyrics often explore themes of love, hatred, and hedonism.
Born in Kinshasa, he relocated to France at the age of five. Nemiala began his musical career in 2009 and later signed with MCP Group in April 2013. He rose to prominence with his 2015 breakout single “Mokolo ya l’amour” from his eponymous two-track maxi-single. In 2017, Nemiala signed a record deal with Capitol Records. 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.
