Banky W.
Banky W. was born in United States of America, United States on March 27th, 1981 and is the R&B Singer. At the age of 43, Banky W. biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, songs, and networth are available.
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Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), also known by his stage name Banky W and crediting in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, and politician.
Early life
Olubankole Wellington was born in the United States on March 27th, 1981, to Nigerian parents. When he was five years old, his family returned to Nigeria. He began singing in his church choir at a young age.
Education
Wellington went to Lagos for his primary and secondary education and returned to further his tertiary studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, United States, on a scholarship. When researching, he founded Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.). He has also worked at Spectre. He left the United States for Nigeria in 2009 and established his own label in Lagos, importing musicians like Niyola, Shaydee Skales, and Wizkid. In 2005, he released Back in the Building, his first studio album. "0809ja for life" was his debut single. Ebute Metta He wrote Etisalat Nigeria's first theme song, "0809ja for life."
Personal life
Wellington married Adesua Etomi on 19 November 19th, 2017; the couple later had their white wedding in South Africa on November 25th. In 2017, he underwent a fruitful skin cancer surgery on his shoulder. In early 2021, Wellington and Adesua had a son. They kept the pregnancy private, surprising many people off guard when they learnt of the baby's arrival.
Career
Wellington unveiled his new album "R&BW" on February 19, 2013, which featured several other artists, including Iyanya and Waje. "Lowkey" and "Yes/No" are two of the album's first two singles.
E.M.E. was being discontinued as a record label, according to Wellington, who said the label would proceed as a talent management firm focusing on creative marketing, advertising, PR, and brand activities. Wellington announced DJ Xclusive, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tolu 'Tolu' Oniru, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, and his partner Adesua Etomi as the first group of clients of the rebranded firm.
Political career
Wellington declared on November 11, 2018, on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party, he intending to run for the Lagos' Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives.
Wellington lost the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections to Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress on February 23, 2019.
Wellington revealed decamped from the Modern Democratic Party to the People's Democratic Party, seeking the party's ticket to re-elect the Lagos Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives ahead of the 2023 general election. Banky W won the People's Democratic Party ticket in June 2022 to run as the party bearer for the Eti Osa constituency ahead of the 2023 election.
Awards and nominations
- John Lennon Song Writing Award 2006, R&B Category, for 'My Regret’
- Best R&B Artiste, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006
- Best Male R&B Artiste, Urban Independent Music Awards, USA, 2006
- Best International Album, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2007 for 'Mr Capable’
- Best R&B Video, Nigerian Music Video Awards 2008 for 'Don't Break My Heart’
- Best Male Vocal Performance, Hip hop World Awards 2009 for 'Don't Break My Heart’
- R&B Single of the year, 2010 Hip Hop World Awards for 'Strong Ting’
- Best R&B Singer (Male) and Best Music Video 2010 City People Entertainment Awards