Yerim Yao
Sound designer, DJ, and artist, Yerim crafts sonic identities and immersive experiences for events, brands, and stages. Founder of Louder, he combines artist booking, talent development (modern and traditional), and music creation. Rooted in culture, he bridges ancestral heritage with contemporary forms.
He collaborates with DJ Ben Ivory (Benjamin Usher), a renowned Ivorian producer and sound engineer with 20+ years of experience, to strengthen Louder’s sound-design arm.
e supports the Breem’Art troupe, champions of African drumming, as well as contemporary artists like August Saxo.
Sought after for major events, including the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, he has worked with CAF, FIF, Orange Côte d’Ivoire, leading hotels such as Pullman Abidjan, Mövenpick, Noom, and with embassies, government ministries, event agencies, artists, and various institutional partners.