No Wahala

"No Wahala"
Single by 1Da Banton
from the album Single
Released	19 July 2021 (2021-07-19)
Genre	Afrobeats
Length	3:07
Label	Squareball Entertainment
Songwriter(s)	Godson Ominibie Epelle
Producer(s)	Blaisebeatz
1Da Banton singles chronology
"Whine fi Mi" (2019) "No Wahala" (2021) "Summer Love" (2022)
Music video
”No Wahala” on YouTube

"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]

Background and reception

1da 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

The 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

1Da Banton released a remix with Tiwa Savage and Kizz Daniel.[13][14]

Music video

The music video was released on July 20, 2021, and directed by Nigerian veteran cinematographer, Adasa Cookey.[15]

Charts

Chart performance for "Light My Fire"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[16]	3

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	19 July 2021 (2021-07-19)	Digital download streaming	Squareball Entertainment	[17]

References

1. "No Wahala hitmaker 1Da Banton releases 'Call Jehova'". Ghana web. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
2. "Nigeria's 1da Banton: The artist behind the TikTok hit 'No Wahala'". Africa Report. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
3. "1da Banton: 4 Remarkable Moments of his Career". Thenet. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
4. "1da Banton's "No Wahala" blew up on Tik Tok. Now he knows its power". Tech Cabal. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
5. "1Da Banton, The Success Story Behind "No Wahala"". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
6. "4 REMARKABLE MOMENTS OF 1DA BANTON'S CAREER". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
7. "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.
8. "PT Music Playlist: Best 25 Nigerian songs of 2021". Africa Report. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
9. "Nigeria's fast-rising artist 1da Banton announces No Wahala European tour: See dates". Grungecake. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
10. "Port Harcourt's 1da Banton's hit record 'No Wahala' crosses more than 16 million views". Grungecake. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
11. "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.
12. "1da Banton's 'No Wahala' surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify". Pulse Nigeria. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
13. "1da Banton drops No Wahala (Remix) Video Ft. Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage". PM news. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
14. "1da Banton enlists Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage on the remix of "No Wahala"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
15. "1da Banton drops No Wahala (Remix) Video Ft. Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage". PM news. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
16. "Top 5 | 31 Maart 2022" [Top 5 | March 31, 2022] (in Dutch). Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 7 April 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
17. "No wahala by 1da Banton". Retrieved 11 March 2023.