1da Banton

Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer (born 1994) September 2026 1da Banton Godson Ominibie Epelle yes 1994 6 27 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Afro-fusion Afrobeats Singer songwriter Record producer 2015–present Squareball Entertainment Godson Ominibie Epelle, professionally known as 1da Banton, (born 27 June 1994) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer who is best known for his 2021 song "No Wahala", which was remixed and re-released in 2022, featuring Nigerian musicians Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage. Background and career 1da Banton was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He studied civil engineering, but dropped out to pursue a career in music. In 2014, he relocated to Lagos after being signed by Squareball Entertainment. 1da Banton started producing music following the death of his mother in 2008.Anifowose Bomi 2023-07-03 1da Banton: The Afropop Machine https://africanfolder.com/1da-banton-the-afropop-machine/ 2023-07-06 African Folder en-UK In July 2017, he released his debut extended play (EP) titled The Banton EP. One of the EP's songs, "Way Up", was used as the theme song for the third season of Big Brother Naija.Nwafor 2022-03-08 1da Banton: The journey thus far https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/1da-banton-the-journey-thus-far/ Lagos, Nigeria 2022-10-24 Vanguard en-GB He gained global recognition after the release of "No Wahala", which was one of the tracks on his album Original Vibe Machine, released in 2021. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken listed the song among his 2021 Spotify playlist favorite songs of the year.Johnson Ted 2021-12-31 Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Unveils His 2021 Playlist https://deadline.com/2021/12/anthony-blinken-playlist-spotify-1234902920/ 2022-10-28 Deadline en-US In 2022, 1da Banton released a remix of "No Wahala" which featured Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage. He has also collaborated with Jamaican singer Kranium, Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy, and Nigerian artists Zlatan, Seyi Shay and Blaqbonez.Omotoso Idris 2022-01-18 1da Banton, The Success Story Behind "No Wahala" https://soundcity.tv/1da-banton-the-success-story-behind-no-wahala/ 2022-10-24 Soundcity en-US In 2023, "No Wahala" was featured on the third season of the American comedy drama series Ted Lasso.https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/1da-banton-beyonce-wizkid-tekno-feature-on-the-theme-music-for-ted-lasso-season-3/vtb13v0 Wizkid, 1da Banton, Tekno feature on the theme song for 'Ted Lasso' Season 3 27 March 2023 Pulse Nigeria 25 March 2023 On 10 April 2023, "No Wahala" surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most streamed Afrobeat songs on the platform.https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/1da-bantons-no-wahala-surpasses-100-million-streams-on-spotify/xf11g79 1da Banton's 'No Wahala' surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify 12 April 2023 Pulse Nigeria 25 March 2023 In 2024, Banton recorded "Holy Man" and "Evidence" with Bella Shmurda, fClXeoPBtUs&pp=ygULMWRhIGJhbnRvbiA%3D Holy Man and 4UtOkeFj4e8 Evidence and "Best Life" with Desiigner 5JzsAbsi-es Best Life. Discography Studio albums Original Vibe Machine (2021) Extended plays The Banton EP (2017) 1da Shall Never End (2023) Singles "Love Her Daily" (2016) "Farabale" (2019) "Whine fi Mi" (featuring Kranium) (2019) "Foreigner" (2020) "African Woman" (2020) "Same Girl" (2020) "Shenor" (2020) "No Wahala" (2021) https://www.theafricareport.com/222486/nigerias-1da-banton-the-artist-behind-the-tiktok-hit-no-wahala/ Nigeria’s 1da Banton: The artist behind the TikTok hit ‘No Wahala’ 15 July 2022 Africa Report 11 March 2023 "No Wahala" (remix) (featuring Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage) (2022) "Summer Love" (2022) "Holy Man" (2024) "Evidence" (2024) "Best Life" (2024) As featured artist "Faaji" – Blaqbonez featuring Bad Boy Timz and 1Da Banton (Sex Over Love, 2021) Awards and nominations Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref(s) Reference(s)2021The Beatz Awards 2021Best song of the year"Blaisebeatz (No Wahala)" id5 A 1Nwafor 2022-10-24 Beatz Awards unveils 2022 categories, nominees https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/beatz-awards-unveils-2022-categories-nominees/ Lagos, Nigeria 2022-10-25 Vanguard en-GB2023Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalDigital Artiste of the YearSelfhttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/full-list-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-nominates-burna-boy-wizkid-asake/ Lagos, Nigeria Full list: Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 nominates Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake 20 January 2023 Vanguard 25 March 2023 Selected production credits "Barrawo" by Ajebo hustlers "Barrawo" (remix) by Ajebo hustlers featuring DavidoDEJI OG 2020-12-22 [Music] Ajebo Hustlers Ft. Davido — Barawo (Remix) https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/ajebo-hustlers-ft-davido-barawo-remix 2022-10-26 Naijaloaded Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website en-US 2022-10-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20221026171333/https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/ajebo-hustlers-ft-davido-barawo-remix dead References Category:21st-century Nigerian musicians Category:Musicians from Port Harcourt Category:Singers from Port Harcourt Category:People from Port Harcourt Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Rivers State