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{{Short description|Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Godson Ominibie Epelle
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|6|27}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|6|27}}
| birth_place = [[Port Harcourt]], Nigeria
| birth_place = [[Port Harcourt]], [[Rivers State]], Nigeria
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'''Godson Ominibie Epelle''' (born 27 June 1994), known professionally as '''1Da Banton''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his song "No Wahala", first released in 2021, and re-released in 2022 as a remix featuring [[Kizz Daniel]] and [[Tiwa Savage]].
'''Godson Ominibie Epelle''' (born 27 June 1994){{citation needed|date=May 2024}} professionally known as '''1da Banton''', is a [[Nigerian]] singer, songwriter and record producer. He 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 ==
== Background and career ==
Banton was born and raised in [[Port Harcourt]], [[Rivers State]]. He was pursuing a degree in civil engineering before he decided to drop out and begin his music career. He relocated to [[Lagos]] in 2014 after signing a deal with [[Adasa Cookey]]'s Squareball Entertainment.
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.<ref name="African Folder">{{Cite web |last=Anifowose |first=Bomi |date=2023-07-03 |title=1da Banton: The Afropop Machine
In July 2017, he released his debut extended play (EP) titled ''The Banton EP''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plug |first=Ak |date=2022-09-06 |title=1da Banton Biography, Career, Songs, Net Worth 2022 |url=https://afrokonnect.ng/1da-banton-biography-songs-net-worth-2022/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Afrokonnect |language=en-US}}</ref> One of the EP's songs, "Way Up", was used as the theme song for [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|the third season of ''Big Brother Niaja'']].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2022-03-08 |title=1da Banton: The journey thus far |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/1da-banton-the-journey-thus-far/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> He gained widespread 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.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}
|url=https://africanfolder.com/1da-banton-the-afropop-machine/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=African Folder |language=en-UK}}</ref> 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 [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|the third season of ''Big Brother Naija'']].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2022-03-08 |title=1da Banton: The journey thus far |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/1da-banton-the-journey-thus-far/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Ted |date=2021-12-31 |title=Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Unveils His 2021 Playlist |url=https://deadline.com/2021/12/anthony-blinken-playlist-spotify-1234902920/ |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2022, 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 (musician)|Zlatan]], [[Seyi Shay]] and [[Blaqbonez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Omotoso |first=Idris |date=2022-01-18 |title=1da Banton, The Success Story Behind “No Wahala” |url=https://soundcity.tv/1da-banton-the-success-story-behind-no-wahala/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Soundcity |language=en-US}}</ref>
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]], [[Ghanaians|Ghanaian]] dancehall musician [[Stonebwoy]], and Nigerian artists [[Zlatan (musician)|Zlatan]], [[Seyi Shay]] and [[Blaqbonez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Omotoso |first=Idris |date=2022-01-18 |title=1da Banton, The Success Story Behind "No Wahala" |url=https://soundcity.tv/1da-banton-the-success-story-behind-no-wahala/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Soundcity |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, "No Wahala" was featured on the third season of the American comedy drama series ''[[Ted Lasso]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/1da-banton-beyonce-wizkid-tekno-feature-on-the-theme-music-for-ted-lasso-season-3/vtb13v0|title=Wizkid, 1da Banton, Tekno feature on the theme song for 'Ted Lasso' Season 3| date=27 March 2023|website=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>

On 10 April 2023, "No Wahala" surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most streamed Afrobeat songs on the platform.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/1da-bantons-no-wahala-surpasses-100-million-streams-on-spotify/xf11g79|title=1da Banton's 'No Wahala' surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify| date=12 April 2023|website=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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'''Extended plays'''
'''Extended plays'''
*''The Banton EP'' (2017)
*''The Banton EP'' (2017)
*''1da Shall Never End'' (2023)


'''Singles'''
'''Singles'''
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*"No Wahala" (remix) (featuring [[Kizz Daniel]] and [[Tiwa Savage]]) (2022)
*"No Wahala" (remix) (featuring [[Kizz Daniel]] and [[Tiwa Savage]]) (2022)
*"Summer Love" (2022)
*"Summer Love" (2022)
⚫
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plug |first=Ak |date=2022-09-06 |title=1da Banton Biography, Career, Songs, Net Worth 2022 |url=https://afrokonnect.ng/1da-banton-biography-songs-net-worth-2022/ |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Afrokonnect |language=en-US}}</ref>


'''As featured artist'''
'''As featured artist'''
*"Faaji" – [[Blaqbonez]] featuring Bad Bopy Tmz and 1Da Banton (''[[Sex Over Love]]'', 2021)
*"Faaji"&nbsp;– [[Blaqbonez]] featuring [[Bad Boy Timz]] and 1Da Banton (''[[Sex Over Love]]'', 2021)


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
{| class ="sortable wikitable"
*[[The Beatz Awards 2021]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2022-10-24 |title=Beatz Awards unveils 2022 categories, nominees |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/beatz-awards-unveils-2022-categories-nominees/ |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
!scope="col" | Year
!scope="col" | Event
!scope="col" | Prize
!scope="col" | Recipient
!scope="col" | Result
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}}
|-
|rowspan="1"|2021
|[[The Beatz Awards 2021]]
|Best song of the year
|"[[Blaisebeatz]] ([[No Wahala]])" {{ref label|id5|A|1}}
|{{Won}}
⚫
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2022-10-24 |title=Beatz Awards unveils 2022 categories, nominees |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/beatz-awards-unveils-2022-categories-nominees/ |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="1"|2023
|[[Soundcity MVP Awards Festival]]
|Digital Artiste of the Year
|Self
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/full-list-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-nominates-burna-boy-wizkid-asake/|title=Full list: Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 nominates Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake| date=20 January 2023|website=Vanguard Nigeria|access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>
|}


== Selected production credits ==
== Selected production credits ==
"barrawo" by Ajebo hustlers <ref name=":0" />
"Barrawo" by Ajebo hustlers<ref name=":0" />


"barrawo remix " by Ajebo hustlers featuring [[Davido]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=DEJI |first=OG |date=2020-12-22 |title=[Music] Ajebo Hustlers Ft. Davido - Barawo (Remix) |url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/ajebo-hustlers-ft-davido-barawo-remix |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=Naijaloaded {{!}} Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website |language=en-US}}</ref>
"Barrawo" (remix) by Ajebo hustlers featuring [[Davido]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=DEJI |first=OG |date=2020-12-22 |title=[Music] Ajebo Hustlers Ft. Davido&nbsp;— Barawo (Remix) |url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/ajebo-hustlers-ft-davido-barawo-remix |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=Naijaloaded {{!}} Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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== External links ==
{{commons category}}
[[Category: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]]

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Latest revision as of 15:23, 1 June 2024

1da Banton
Birth nameGodson Ominibie Epelle
Born (1994-06-27) 27 June 1994 (age 29)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • Record producer
Years active2015–present
LabelsSquareball Entertainment

Godson Ominibie Epelle (born 27 June 1994)[citation needed] professionally known as 1da Banton, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He 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[edit]

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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

In 2023, "No Wahala" was featured on the third season of the American comedy drama series Ted Lasso.[5]

On 10 April 2023, "No Wahala" surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most streamed Afrobeat songs on the platform.[6]

Discography[edit]

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)
  • "No Wahala" (remix) (featuring Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage) (2022)
  • "Summer Love" (2022)

As featured artist

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref(s)
2021 The Beatz Awards 2021 Best song of the year "Blaisebeatz (No Wahala)" [A] Won [7]
2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Digital Artiste of the Year Self Nominated [8]

Selected production credits[edit]

"Barrawo" by Ajebo hustlers[2]

"Barrawo" (remix) by Ajebo hustlers featuring Davido[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Anifowose, Bomi (2023-07-03). "1da Banton: The Afropop Machine". African Folder. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  2. ^ a b Nwafor (2022-03-08). "1da Banton: The journey thus far". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  3. ^ Johnson, Ted (2021-12-31). "Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Unveils His 2021 Playlist". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  4. ^ Omotoso, Idris (2022-01-18). "1da Banton, The Success Story Behind "No Wahala"". Soundcity. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  5. ^ "Wizkid, 1da Banton, Tekno feature on the theme song for 'Ted Lasso' Season 3". Pulse Nigeria. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  6. ^ "1da Banton's 'No Wahala' surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify". Pulse Nigeria. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  7. ^ Nwafor (2022-10-24). "Beatz Awards unveils 2022 categories, nominees". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  8. ^ "Full list: Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 nominates Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake". Vanguard Nigeria. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  9. ^ DEJI, OG (2020-12-22). "[Music] Ajebo Hustlers Ft. Davido — Barawo (Remix)". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2022-10-26.

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