Manchester (UK) rapper and poet OneDa is a rising force in UK hip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass. Winner of the AIM Awards ‘One To Watch’, she blends old-school and new-school vibes, fusing Manchester’s hip-hop and drum and bass scenes with afro-trap and afrobeats, reflecting her Nigerian heritage.
Her debut album, Formula OneDa (Heavenly Recordings), showcases her versatility across 12 tracks, featuring collaborations with Renee Stormz, PRIDO, Princethekid, AceClvrk, Superlative & JadeJaxon. Following major festival performances at Glastonbury, Boomtown, We Out Here, and BBC 6 Music Festival, she headlined alongside Angélique Kidjo at the launch of Aviva Studios in Manchester and toured with labelmates Kneecap.
Empowerment is central to OneDa’s mission. Overcoming personal struggles, she uses her music to promote self-love and authenticity. She also leads hip-hop therapy sessions for Manchester youth and supports initiatives like Herchester.
In 2025, she continues to push boundaries with exciting new collaborations (WetEnough!?, Jaguar, Sherelle, WhiteN3rd) and remixes from FormulaOneDa, proving she’s in the driver’s seat—this Boss Bitch is the Leader Yano.