Nigerian singer 1da Banton (his first name rhymes with “wonder”) is one of Africa’s most exciting musicians. In this DLD24 session with 1da, his manager Bryan Owujie and moderator Thomas Hesse (Dreamstage), you can hear all about 1da’s rise to fame – from humble beginnings in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and his love of Afrobeats, to his recent record deal with Sony Music.
You’ll also find out how 1da’s song “No Wahala” got featured in season 3 of the Emmy-winning TV show “Ted Lasso”.
Godson Epelle, better known as 1da Banton, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. His music is a distinctive fusion and unique blend of reggae, dancehall, afrobeat, and traditional sounds from Rivers, his home state.
Thomas Hesse is CEO and Founder of Dreamstage, a paid streaming platform for live performances that was acquired in 2022 by Deezer. Previously, Hesse was President of Global Digital Business for Sony Music Entertainment.
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