"No Wahala" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter 1Da Banton,[1] released in 2021 and re-released in 2022 as a remix featuring Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage by Squareball Entertainment.[2] It was written by 1Da Banton and produced by Blaisebeatz.[3] The song became a hit and went viral on TikTok,[4] peaking at number 15 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs charts.[5]
| "No Wahala" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by 1Da Banton | ||||
| from the album Single | ||||
| Released | 19 July 2021 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Squareball Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Godson Ominibie Epelle | |||
| Producer(s) | Blaisebeatz | |||
| 1Da Banton singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| ”No Wahala” on YouTube | ||||
Background and reception
edit1da Banton sings in Nigerian Pidgin, a mantra perfect with the element of afro pop and a slow-bopping tune.[6][7] Premium Times included No Wahala in the best 25 Nigerian songs of 2021.[8]
In 2022, he announced the "No wahala" tour.[9]
Commercial performance
editThe song peaks at number 15 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. It also charted in several Apple Music top songs charts.[10] The song also contributed to 1Da Banton's inclusion on Dataleum's List of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022.[11]
On April 10 2023, it surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most streamed afrobeat songs on the platform.[12]
Remix
edit1Da Banton released a remix with Tiwa Savage and Kizz Daniel.[13][14]
Music video
editThe music video was released on July 20, 2021, and directed by Nigerian veteran cinematographer, Adasa Cookey.[15]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[16] | 3 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 19 July 2021 |
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References
edit- ^ "No Wahala hitmaker 1Da Banton releases 'Call Jehova'". Ghana web. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria's 1da Banton: The artist behind the TikTok hit 'No Wahala'". Africa Report. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "1da Banton: 4 Remarkable Moments of his Career". Thenet. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "1da Banton's "No Wahala" blew up on Tik Tok. Now he knows its power". Tech Cabal. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "1Da Banton, The Success Story Behind "No Wahala"". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "4 REMARKABLE MOMENTS OF 1DA BANTON'S CAREER". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian Lady Uses British English in Video To Sing 1da Banton's No Wahala Song, Funny Accent Stirs Reactions". Legit Ng. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "PT Music Playlist: Best 25 Nigerian songs of 2021". Africa Report. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria's fast-rising artist 1da Banton announces No Wahala European tour: See dates". Grungecake. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Port Harcourt's 1da Banton's hit record 'No Wahala' crosses more than 16 million views". Grungecake. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr make Dataleum's List of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022". Tribune. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "1da Banton's 'No Wahala' surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify". Pulse Nigeria. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "1da Banton drops No Wahala (Remix) Video Ft. Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage". PM news. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "1da Banton enlists Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage on the remix of "No Wahala"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "1da Banton drops No Wahala (Remix) Video Ft. Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage". PM news. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Top 5 | 31 Maart 2022" [Top 5 | March 31, 2022] (in Dutch). Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 7 April 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "No wahala by 1da Banton". Retrieved 11 March 2023.