Toni Olabanji

Growing up in Bermondsey South London Toni known on the mic as BANJI brings an unstoppable energy Whether hes commanding the screen as an actor or spitting bars as a rapper he always delivers with fire As a founding member of The Spit Game collective BANJI honed his craft through raw cyphers both in the studio and on the streets Rooted in grime he weaves in elements of jazz hiphop and afrobeat to create a contemporary sound His rapid flows and unique rhythms echo influences like Stormzy Skepta and JME while bringing something fresh to the scene Beyond the music BANJI leads rap clubs across London empowering young people to own their culture develop their skills and when needed reengage with education In 2024 he was honored as Best Young Leader at the national Youth Music Awards for his impactful work Now as Associate Director of The Spit Game and Head of Rap Clubs he continues to inspire On screen Toni has starred in and coproduced two BAFTAqualifying short films and has taken on diverse roles from an upcoming Pinocchio horror film to projects exploring young Black male vulnerability Toni was once a student of and is currently managed by Turner