Banky W Biography, Who is Banky W, Who are Banky W's Family and What is Banky W's Net Worth
21 April 2020
By Kenneth Kiplagat
Who is Banky W?
Banky W, full name Olubankole Wellington Banky is a successful rapper, singer, actor and politician. His other popular names are Mr. W, King of the Lagos party and or Mr. Capable. The Nigerian superstar who is also a philanthropist and a foodie was born on 27 March 1981 in New York, the United States to George Bankole Wellington and Momma W. Banky W who is described as a "Prayer Warrior". His father is from Badagry while his mother is from Cross River.
Banky W's family moved back to Nigeria when he was five years old. He schooled in Lagos for his primary and secondary education and returned to further his tertiary education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York on a scholarship.
Banky W Music
Banky W's passion for music got him starting to sing in church early. He started his record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2002 while studying to aid in promoting his music. His breakthrough debut studio album, Back in the Building was released in 2005. He wrote the first theme song of Etisalat Nigeria titled "0809ja for life". In 2009, he left the US for Nigeria and further built his record label in Lagos where he signed artists like Niyola, Shaydee, Skales and Wizkid to the label at the time.
2012–2013: R&BW
A day after Valentine of 2013, he launched his new album "R&BW" with a concert tagged the "Grand Love Concert" at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, which featured several other artistes including Iyanya and Waje. The first two singles from the album are "Lowkey" and "Yes/No".
2017: Dissolution of E.M.E
Banky W announced in February 2018 that E.M.E was dissolved as a record label; he said the label is now a talent management company focused on creative marketing, advertising, PR and brand events. Banky W named DJ Xclusive, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, and his wife Adesua Etomi as the first set of clients of the rebranded company.
Banky W collaborations
In 2017, Banky W took part in the initialing of a monumental heirloom, the Philosophers Legacy.
Banky W Political career
On 11 November 2018, Banky W declared his intention to run for the Lagos' Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives, representing on the platform of Modern Democratic Party, formed in 2017.
On 23 February 2019, Banky Wellington lost the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections to Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress.
Banky W Personal life
He married actress Adesua Etomi traditionally on 19 November 2017 in Lagos and subsequently did his white wedding in South Africa on 25 November 2017. He had a successful skin cancer surgery on his shoulder in 2017.
Banky W Net Worth
Banky W’s exact net worth is unknown but some reports suggest he is worth N3.5 billion. The rapper reportedly charges around N2.5 million per stage performance. He is also the co-founder of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).
Banky W also has endorsement deals with big companies like Samsung and Uber.
Banky W Music Projects
Studio albums
2003 - Undeniable (EP)
2005 - Back in the Building
2008 - Mr. Capable
2009 - The W Experience
2013 - R&BW.
Compilation albums
2012 - Empire Mates State of Mind
EPs
Undeniable (2003)
Playlists
2017 - Songs About U (2017)
Selected singles
2013 -"Jasi"
2014 - "Jaiye Orimi"
2015 - "High Notes"
2015 - "All I Want Is You" feat. Chidinma
2015 - "Cash Only" As featured artist
2016 - "Made for You"
2016 - "Onyeuwaoma" As featured artist
2016 - "Mi Re Do (Cocoloso)" feat. Stonebwoy an
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