Banky W Opens Up About Wizkid's Departure from E.M.E Six Years Later

10 January 2024

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Written by Pharis Kinyua

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Banky W and Wizkid were once caught up in a web of controversy following the latter’s exit from the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) label which Banky founded years ago as an Industrial Engineering student in New York.

E.M.E is the record label that has been responsible for launching the careers of some of the biggest names in Afrobeats, including Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, and Shaydee. Banky W opened up about Wizkid's departure from E.M.E.

Seven years ago, Wizkid’s actions triggered questions about his stay at E.M.E and many people said that he had had a nasty fallout with the management. However, the label’s co-founder says that there was never a fallout as people say but there was a communication breakdown which affected how Wizkid related with the label.

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Following these viral reports, he reached out to Wizkid and they met, and he realized that the ‘Ojuelegba’ singer was way bigger than anyone was thinking and it was time to let him go. He did it calmly despite Wizkid not meeting his contract with the label that stipulated that he release five albums with the label before parting ways.

But Banky W let him go anyway. They still have a great relationship despite contrary reports by sections of the media. However, Banky W's journey to success was not without its challenges. One of the biggest challenges he faced was the departure of Wizkid from E.M.E in 2014.

In a recent interview, Banky W opened up about Wizkid's departure. He said that he called Wizkid and they met, and he realized that Wizkid was way bigger than anyone was thinking and it was time to let him go.

"I called Wizkid and we met," Banky W said in the interview. "I told him that I realized that he was way bigger than anyone was thinking, and that it was time for him to go on his own. Wizkid had not released all five albums that he had contracted to release with E.M.E. However, I realized that he was ready to go on his own, and I didn't want to hold him back,” he said.

Banky W's decision to let Wizkid go was a difficult one, but he believes that it was the right decision for both of them.

"Letting Wizkid go was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make," he said. "However, I believe that it was the right decision for both of us. Wizkid has gone on to achieve great things, and I'm proud of him."

Despite Wizkid's departure from E.M.E, Banky W and Wizkid still have a great relationship. He says that they have a cordial relationship and he is always there for him whenever he needs his help musically.

"Wizkid is like a son to me. I'm always here for him, and I'm always rooting for him to succeed."

Wizkid has also expressed his gratitude to Banky W for his support and guidance.
"Banky W is my mentor. He's the one who gave me my start in the music industry, and I'm forever grateful for his support."

Banky W and Wizkid's story is a testament to the power of mentorship and support. It is also a testament to the importance of letting go when the time is right.

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