Banky W Biography, Net worth, Wife, Instagram.
Banky W Biography
Banky W born Oluwabankole Wellington and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and actor. He was born on 27 March 1981.
His singing career began at the age of 8, singing in his church choir. After his Secondary School Education, he got a scholarship to study at a college in Newyork. Banky W has a degree in Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic institute. While in college, Banky W, came to limelight when he won the Albany Idol competition. Banky W later established the Empire Mates Entertainment(E.M.E.) in order to project his music.
Banky W’s release in 2003 titled “undeniable” was sold on the internet and from the trunk of cars. The success of his marketing strategy got Fox 23 News New York to cover him and this got him a distribution deal with Trans World; one of North America’s largest music distributors. The song later became one of the top selling independent record, which won Banky W the 2003 R&B/Soul Artist of the Year at the Urban Independent Music Awards.
In 2005, Banky W ‘s first album titled “Back in the Building” containing the award winning song “My Regret” got him many awards and accolades. On the strength of this award winning single, he won the US Songwriting award in 2006, the Nigerian Entertainment award for the R & B/Soul artist of the year and in 2007, the International single of the Year.
In 2008, however, Banky W moved to Nigeria with the aim of promoting African music to the world.
Banky W Wife
Banky W’s Wife is Nollywood star, Adesua Etomi. In February of 2017, he asked Adesua Tolulope Oluwaseun Etomi to be his wife and she said yes.
Banky W Net worth
According to WealthResult.com, Banky W reportedly has a net worth of $6 million dollars.
Banky W Instagram
To checkout and follow Banky W on Instagram, visit his Instagram page here.
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