No Wahala Explained

"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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: No Wahala hitmaker 1Da Banton releases 'Call Jehova'. 10 February 2023. Ghana web. 11 March 2023.
2. Web site: Nigeria’s 1da Banton: The artist behind the TikTok hit ‘No Wahala’. 15 July 2022. Africa Report. 11 March 2023.
3. Web site: 1da Banton: 4 Remarkable Moments of his Career. 17 June 2022. Thenet. 11 March 2023.
4. Web site: 1da Banton’s "No Wahala" blew up on Tik Tok. Now he knows its power. 14 December 2021. Tech Cabal. 11 March 2023.
5. Web site: 1Da Banton, The Success Story Behind "No Wahala". Soundcity TV. 11 March 2023.
6. Web site: 4 REMARKABLE MOMENTS OF 1DA BANTON’S CAREER. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014) . 11 March 2023.
7. Web site: Nigerian Lady Uses British English in Video To Sing 1da Banton’s No Wahala Song, Funny Accent Stirs Reactions. 30 May 2022. Legit Ng. 11 March 2023.
8. Web site: PT Music Playlist: Best 25 Nigerian songs of 2021. 28 December 2021. Africa Report. 11 March 2023.
9. Web site: Nigeria’s fast-rising artist 1da Banton announces No Wahala European tour: See dates. Grungecake. 11 March 2023.
10. Web site: Port Harcourt's 1da Banton's hit record 'No Wahala' crosses more than 16 million views. Grungecake. 11 March 2023.
11. Web site: Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr make Dataleum's List of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022. 31 December 2022. Tribune. 11 March 2023.
12. Web site: 1da Banton's 'No Wahala' surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify. 12 April 2023. Pulse Nigeria. 25 March 2023.
13. Web site: 1da Banton drops No Wahala (Remix) Video Ft. Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage. PM news. 11 March 2023.
14. Web site: 1da Banton enlists Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage on the remix of "No Wahala". BellaNaija. 11 March 2023.
15. Web site: 1da Banton drops No Wahala (Remix) Video Ft. Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage. PM news. 11 March 2023.
16. Web site: Top 5 31 Maart 2022. Top 5 March 31, 2022. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 7 April 2022. July 7, 2023. nl.