Better known as YAO, Yaovi Hoyi is an artist and entrepreneur active on the Canadian and international music stage.

With a musical style weaving between slam, soul, and funk, and a deep baritone voice delivering richly layered texts, YAO has successfully carved a niche for himself within Canada’s French-language scene, receiving numerous awards and nominations (Trille Or, SPACQ, Contact Ontarois), while making his music widely heard beyond our borders (France, Madagascar, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Cape Verde).

A passionate believer in the power of art as a tool for social change, YAO’s pursuits extend far beyond the stage. As the head of Intello-Productions Inc., he was awarded the Commemorative Medal of the Senate in 2017 in recognition of his community involvement, art, and work to promote cultural diversity across the country. By virtue of his tireless work as an artist in schools, he received an Artist Educator Award from the Ontario Arts Foundation in 2018.

Established in 2010, Intello-Productions Inc. is both a record label and a consulting firm. It offers album production, artist management, and concert production services, in addition to cultural animation (master of ceremonies, master classes, workshops, and conferences), cultural mediation, and specialized consulting services in communications and event logistics.

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