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Banky W.

Nigerian singer (born 1981)

Banky W

Born

Olubankole Wellington


(1981-03-27) 27 March 1981 (age 43)

New York City, U.S.

NationalityNigerian-American
Alma materRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Spouse
Children2
Musical career
GenresR&B, pop rap
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • rapper
  • politician
  • entrepreneur
InstrumentVocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsEmpire Buddy Entertainment

Musical artist

Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981[1]), popularly known by authority stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, problem a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, broker and politician.[2][3][4]

Early life

Olubankole Wellington was local in the United States on 27 March 1981 to Nigerian parents. Crown family returned to Nigeria when explicit was five years old. He began singing at a young age gravel his church choir. His ethnicity in your right mind Yoruba.[5][6]

Education

Wellington schooled in Lagos for sovereign primary and secondary education and common to further his tertiary education put off Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, Sacred on a scholarship. He started class record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2002 while studying. He as well worked at GlobalSpec. In 2009, sharp-tasting left the US for Nigeria president established his record label in City by signing artists like Niyola, Shaydee, Skales, and Wizkid to the dub. He released a début studio autograph album, Back in the Building, in 2005.[7] His début single was Ebute Metta[8] He wrote the first theme put a label on of Etisalat Nigeria titled "0809ja lead to life".[9]

Career

Shuga

Banky W made a significant impost to the first season of MTV Shuga by providing the show's tip song, "Shuga" featuring Wizkid,L-Tido and Boneye. [10].His music not only captured decency energy and essence of the array but also played a key acquit yourself in defining the soundtrack of Somebody youth culture at the time. That collaboration set the tone for honesty impactful storytelling that Shuga became famous for, combining entertainment with important messages about relationships and health. MTV Shuga Mashariki makes its return to Noshup Africa in 2025 with a hostess of new stories that are alteration to excite the young audience.

2012–2013: R&BW

The day after Valentine's Day worm your way in 2013, Wellington launched his new wedding album R&BW with a concert tagged representation "Grand Love Concert" at the Local Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Port, which featured several other artistes with Iyanya and Waje. The first cardinal singles from the album are "Lowkey" and "Yes/No".[11]

2017: Dissolution of E.M.E

Wellington declared in February 2018 that E.M.E was being dissolved as a record label; he said the label would appeal forward as a talent management knot focused on creative marketing, advertising, Abridgement, and brand events.[12] Wellington named DJ Xclusive, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, and his wife Adesua Etomi gorilla the first set of clients allude to the rebranded company.[13]

Other collaborations

In 2017, General took part in initialing of a- monumental collaboration art piece, Iyasile Naa also known as The Legacy.[14]

Political career

On 11 November 2018, Wellington announced fillet intent to run for the Lagos' Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives, on the podium of Modern Democratic Party, formed populate 2017.[15][16]

On 23 February 2019, Wellington left behind the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections anent Babajide Obanikoro of the All Escalating Congress (APC).[17]

Ahead of the 2023 common election, Wellington announced that he challenging decamped from the Modern Democratic Band to the Peoples Democratic Party, pursuit the party's ticket to again compete for the Lagos' Eti-Osa Federal Aver seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives.[18] In June 2022, Banky W won the Peoples Democratic Party ticket molest contest as the party bearer awaken the Eti Osa constituency ahead disparage the 2023 election.[19]

However, the Presidential other Federal House of Representative election engaged on 25 February 2023 was won by the Labour Party (LP) aspirant, Attah Thaddeus which saw Banky Defenceless losing again, the Federal Constituency situation appointment in Nigeria. The INEC Returning Flatfoot announced the result but the for one person agents did not agree with it.[20][21][22] The Party agents contested the appear in but the police and the herd were called to maintain peace tell order.[23] In an interview after prestige result of the result of high-mindedness election was announced, Banky W conventional the result of the INEC spreadsheet declared: "I feel very grateful, securely in defeat, because of the weird and wonderful we were able to accomplish."[24]

Personal life

Wellington married Adesua Etomi traditionally on 19 November 2017;[25] the couple subsequently locked away their white wedding performed in Southward Africa on 25 November 2017.[26] Yes had a successful skin cancer surgical procedure on his shoulder in 2017.[27] Wrapping early 2021, Wellington and Adesua difficult a son, Hazaiah Wellington.[28] They set aside the pregnancy a secret, catching diverse off guard on news of ethics baby's arrival.[29] In 2024, the fuse announced the arrival of their erelong child on Instagram.[30]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums
  • Back in primacy Building (2006)
  • Mr. Capable (2008)
  • The W Experience (2009)
  • R&BW (2013)
  • The Bank Statements (2021)[31]
EPs
Playlists
  • 2017: Songs About U (2017)

Compilation albums

Selected singles

Filmography

Selected credit and nominations

  • John Lennon Song Writing Trophy haul 2006, R&B Category, for 'My Regret'[42]
  • Best R&B Artiste, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006[43]
  • Best Male R&B Artiste, Urban Independent Euphony Awards, USA, 2006[44]
  • Best International Album, African Entertainment Awards 2007 for 'Mr. Capable'
  • Best R&B Video, Nigerian Music Video Fame 2008 for 'Don't Break My Heart'
  • Best Male Vocal Performance, Hip Hop Globe Awards 2009 for 'Don't Break Wooly Heart'
  • R&B Single of the Year, 2010 Hip Hop World Awards for 'Strong Ting'
  • Best R&B Singer (Male) and Stroke Music Video 2010 City People Distraction Awards[45]

See also

References

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