Drizilik, born Benjamin Menelik George, is an award-winning Sierra Leonean musician recognised for his contribution to the growth of contemporary Krio music. An alumnus of Albert Academy, he combines hip-hop, Afrobeats, and traditional Sierra Leonean musical influences to create a distinctive sound that has attracted audiences at home and internationally. His acclaimed album Shukubly helped establish his position as one of Sierra Leone’s prominent modern artists.
Drizilik subsequently developed a musical approach that blends hip-hop and Afrobeats with traditional sounds such as bubu and other elements of Sierra Leonean cultural music. His debut album, Shukubly, released in 2018, received critical recognition and multiple local music awards. He has collaborated with international artists and performed at events in Sierra Leone and abroad, helping bring contemporary Sierra Leonean music to wider audiences. Through his artistry and record-label work, he continues to promote Krio language, identity, and culture through music.