JUNYA
DRUMMER, PERCUSSIONIST & MODEL
Junya – a proud Ghanaian – born Junior Emmanuel Koney is a true multi-hyphenate. A creative soul, child of God, model and artist but most of all a devoted drummer. As an independent musician, Junya has worked with international artists like Rimon, Fullcrate, Akwasi, Yung Nnelg, BnnyHunna, Arp Frique and many more. His musical talent has granted him the privilege to travel the globe and perform the world over at renowned stages including Hollands most prestigious festival, Lowlands.
As a young boy of just two years old, Junya’s love for music was a precious gift from his beloved mother. She was a musician herself, and she taught him to play the drums and guitar, exposing him to the soulful sounds of gospel music. Though she untimely passed away in 2011, her legacy lives on in the music he creates and she continues to inspire him to reach new heights and push the boundaries of his musical journey.
Junya’s career as a drummer took flight in 2018. When he decided to take a chance on himself and embarked on a worldwide tour starting in Europe, playing shows in South Korea, South-Africa and even performing in the country of his roots, Ghana, together with famed Dutch artist Akwasi.
Junya is now in the process of producing his own music as an independent artist.
