5 April 2024 – Breaking new ground in the African music landscape, the award-winning Nigerian artists 1da Banton and Bella Shmurda have joined forces to deliver a trailblazing two-track release titled 'Evidence / Holy Man’, via Sony Music France.

Blending the unique talents of both artists together for the first time, 'Evidence' harnesses an irresistible summer flavour as Bella and 1da go toe-to-toe over a bouncy production, while 'Holy Man' delves into themes of temptation and seduction over a dreamy, ethereal production brought to life with added Caribbean textures by Haitian hitmaker Michael Brun. Also dropping alongside both tracks is the captivating music video for 'Evidence', offering a fresh perspective as it sees the artists away from their home city of Lagos and take to the streets of London.

No stranger to the limelight, 1da Banton’s authentic, intelligent and vibrant output has seen him collaborate with the likes of Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel, Stonebwoy, Seyi Shai and Kranium. His slick production work also recently earned him a prestigious Grammy nomination for his contributions to Davido’s ‘Timeless’ album, as well as recently embarking on an exciting new chapter by signing with Sony Music France and releasing Detty December riddim ‘Gbadun’ in the process. On the other hand, Bella Shmurda's meteoric rise and successful collaborations with the likes of Omah Lay, Victony and ODUMODUBLVK have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene.

Building on the viral success of his chart-topping hit 'No Wahala', a track with over 170 million streams on Spotify alone, 1da Banton’s knack for creating hits has earned him a global fanbase, and the release of 'Evidence / Holy Man' marks another milestone, highlighting the boundless creativity and visionary artistry of both artists.