1da Banton
1da Banton | |
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| Born | Godson Ominibie Epelle June 27, 1994 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, composer, music producer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | "No Wahala" |
Godson Ominibie Epelle, professionally recognized as 1da Banton, (born 27 June 1994) is a Nigerian vocalist, composer, and music producer, widely acclaimed for his 2021 track "No Wahala." The song was later remixed in 2022, featuring prominent Nigerian artists Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage.
Background and career
Originating from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 1da Banton initially pursued studies in civil engineering before dedicating himself entirely to a musical career. After signing with Squareball Entertainment, he relocated to Lagos in 2014.
His journey into music production began following the passing of his mother in 2008. In July 2017, he unveiled his first EP titled The Banton EP, with the single "Way Up" chosen as the theme song for the third season of Big Brother Naija. His 2021 album Original Vibe Machine featured the internationally recognized hit "No Wahala," which was also included on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Spotify playlist that year.
The year 2022 saw the release of a "No Wahala" remix, incorporating contributions from Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage. His collaborative efforts extend to working alongside Jamaican artist Kranium, Ghanaian dancehall star Stonebwoy, as well as Nigerian talents such as Zlatan, Seyi Shay, and Blaqbonez.
In 2023, "No Wahala" was featured during the third season of the American television series Ted Lasso. By April of that year, the song had accumulated over 100 million streams on Spotify, placing it among the top-streamed Afrobeat tracks on the platform.
In 2024, 1da Banton released tracks including "Holy Man" and "Evidence" in collaboration with Bella Shmurda, along with "Best Life" featuring Desiigner.
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)
- "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 | Award | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Beatz Awards 2021 | Best Song of the Year | "Blaisebeatz (No Wahala)" | Template:Won |
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Digital Artiste of the Year | Himself | Template:Nom |
Selected production credits
"Barrawo" by Ajebo Hustlers
"Barrawo" (remix) by Ajebo Hustlers featuring Davido