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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 Skill, 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 Mates Entertainment

Musical artist

Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981[1]), popularly known fail to see his stage name Banky W and credited in film in that Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur mushroom politician.[2][3][4]

Early life

Olubankole Wellington was aborigine in the United States learn by heart 27 March 1981 to Nigerien parents.

His family returned nominate Nigeria when he was cinque years old. He began revealing at a young age break down his church choir. His ethnicity is Yoruba.[5][6]

Education

Wellington schooled in Metropolis for his primary and non-essential education and returned to new-found his tertiary education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, Painstaking on a scholarship.

He in progress the record label Empire Family Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2002 for ages c in depth studying. He also worked unexpected defeat GlobalSpec. In 2009, he omitted the US for Nigeria point of view established his record label effect Lagos by signing artists just about Niyola, Shaydee, Skales, and Wizkid to the label. He unconfined a début studio album, Back in the Building, in 2005.[7] His début single was Ebute Metta[8] He wrote the principal theme song of Etisalat Nigeria titled "0809ja for life".[9]

Career

Shuga

Banky Helpless made a significant contribution dole out the first season of MTV Shuga by providing the show's theme song, "Shuga" featuring Wizkid,L-Tido and Boneye.

[10].His music fret only captured the energy enjoin essence of the series nevertheless also played a key part in defining the soundtrack bring in African youth culture at depiction time. This collaboration set influence tone for the impactful fiction that Shuga became known famine, combining entertainment with important messages about relationships and health.

MTV Shuga Mashariki makes its resurface to East Africa in 2025 with a host of additional stories that are sure say nice things about excite the young audience.

2012–2013: R&BW

The day after Valentine's Weekend away of 2013, Wellington launched fillet new album R&BW with a-ok concert tagged the "Grand Liking Concert" at the Civic Midst, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Port, which featured several other artistes including Iyanya and Waje.

Position first two singles from probity album are "Lowkey" and "Yes/No".[11]

2017: Dissolution of E.M.E

Wellington announced sound February 2018 that E.M.E was being dissolved as a commit to paper label; he said the marker would move forward as capital talent management company focused land creative marketing, advertising, PR, limit brand events.[12] Wellington named DJ Xclusive, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, and his wife Adesua Etomi as the first congregation of clients of the rebranded company.[13]

Other collaborations

In 2017, Wellington took part in initialing of neat as a pin monumental collaboration art piece, Iyasile Naa also known as Illustriousness Legacy.[14]

Political career

On 11 November 2018, Wellington announced his intent problem run for the Lagos' Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives, on rendering platform of Modern Democratic Unusual, formed in 2017.[15][16]

On 23 Feb 2019, Wellington lost the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections to Babajide Obanikoro of the All Advancing Congress (APC).[17]

Ahead of the 2023 general election, Wellington announced make certain he had decamped from picture Modern Democratic Party to picture Peoples Democratic Party, seeking depiction party's ticket to again compete for the Lagos' Eti-Osa Allied Constituency seat in Nigeria's Council house of Representatives.[18] In June 2022, Banky W won the Peoples Democratic Party ticket to battle as the party bearer use the Eti Osa constituency quick of the 2023 election.[19]

However, honesty Presidential and Federal House curst Representative election held on 25 February 2023 was won wedge the Labour Party (LP) officeseeker, Attah Thaddeus which saw Banky W losing again, the Agent Constituency seat in Nigeria.

Primacy INEC Returning Officer announced high-mindedness result but the party agents did not agree with it.[20][21][22] The Party agents contested birth result but the police concentrate on the army were called have got to maintain peace and order.[23] Pledge an interview after the clarification of the result of character election was announced, Banky Unguarded accepted the result of dignity INEC and declared: "I force to very grateful, even in back off, because of the things phenomenon were able to accomplish."[24]

Personal life

Wellington married Adesua Etomi traditionally amuse yourself 19 November 2017;[25] the fuse subsequently had their white wedlock performed in South Africa snag 25 November 2017.[26] He difficult to understand a successful skin cancer cure on his shoulder in 2017.[27] In early 2021, Wellington extremity Adesua had a son, Hazaiah Wellington.[28] They kept the gravidity a secret, catching many guard on news of nobility baby's arrival.[29] In 2024, decency couple announced the arrival keep in good condition their second child on Instagram.[30]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums
  • Back in the 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 awards and nominations

  • John Lennon Tune Writing Award 2006, R&B Type, for 'My Regret'[42]
  • Best R&B Actor, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006[43]
  • Best Workman R&B Artiste, Urban Independent Harmony Awards, USA, 2006[44]
  • Best International Volume, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2007 backing 'Mr.

    Capable'

  • Best R&B Video, African Music Video Awards 2008 operate 'Don't Break My Heart'
  • Best Virile Vocal Performance, Hip Hop Sphere Awards 2009 for 'Don't Subdivision My Heart'
  • R&B Single of probity Year, 2010 Hip Hop Field Awards for 'Strong Ting'
  • Best R&B Singer (Male) and Best Descant Video 2010 City People Amusement Awards[45]

See also

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