Olubankole Wellington commonly known as Banky W (born 27 March 1981), is a Nigeria-American Musician, Actor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Politician He is amongst the bedrock of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry, In line with his career in the Entertainment Industry, Banky founded Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E)

Banky W Biography, Early Life

Olubankole Wellington was born in the United States to Mr. George Bankole Wellington and Mrs. Wellington into a family of five (3 brothers and 1 sister). Banky W’s father is from Badary, Lagos State and his mother is from Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

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Who is Banky W’s Father? Mr. George Bankole Wellingtony

Banky W Educational Background

Olubankole went to Corona Primary School, Home Science Association Secondary School, and Ajao Secondary School, Lagos, for his Secondary Education before returning to New York, USA to complete his undergraduate studies on scholarship at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Banky W is still a student when he founded the Entertainment Company Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E)’.

Banky W Music Career

Banky W began his music career at a younger age while studying moreover, he began singing as a teenager in Church. Back in the Building was his first studio album, released in 2005. His first single, Ebute Metta, was a hit. He composed “0809ja for life,” the first Etisalat (now 9mobile) Nigeria theme song.

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However, Banky W while at Lagos, he established another record label in the city of Lagos in 2009 after relocating from the US. He started by signing fast-rising Nigerian musicians, including Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, and vice versa.

In February 2018, Olubankole announced the closure of Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). The record label was changed into a talent agency. It focuses on branding, events, public relations, marketing, advertising… etcetera.

Banky W on Movie

Most of Banky’s fans and followers were wondering “Why did Banky W start acting” Yes! Acting is another genuine talent and passion that Olubankole has. He has been a hit in five different Nollywood Movies.

Banky W Political Career

On November 11, 2018, Wellington Olubankole (Banky W) declared his ambition to run on the (MDP) Modern Democratic Party’s platform for the Lagos-Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in the Nigerian House of Representatives. But unfortunately for him, One, Honourable Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress defeated him in the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections on February 23, 2019.

To fulfill his intention to run for the Lagos-Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in the Nigerian House of Representatives. Wellington decamped from the Modern Democratic Party to People’s Democratic Party to partake in the 2023 general election in Lagos State.

Banky W Marital Status

Wellington Olubankole married Adesua Etomi on November 25, 2017.

Banky W Awards and Nominations

• John Lennon Song Writing Award 2006, R&B Category, for ‘My Regret’
• Best R&B Artist, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006
• Best Male R&B Artist, 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, for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ (2009)
• R&B Single of the year, Hip Hop World Awards for ‘Strong Ting’ (2010 )
• Best R&B Singer (Male) and Best Music Video, City People Entertainment Awards (2010)
• Best Music Video (Male) at Sound City Music Video Awards (2010)
• Most Gifted R&B Video (Male), Channel O Music Video Awards (2011)
• Musician of the Year, Future Awards (2011)
• Best R&B Single, The Headies Awards (2013)
• Music Entrepreneur of the Year at Awesome Awards (2015)
• Artist of the Year, The Urban Marketplace (2016)

Banky W Net Worth

Banky W is one of the wealthiest musicians in Nigeria. His estimated net worth is $9 million.

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Related Questions

Where is Banky Parent from? Badary, Lagos State, Nigeria

What is Banky W’s real name? Olubankole Wellington

How old is Banky Wellignton? 41yrs old

Banky W Parents and Wife Name

 Parent Name

Mr. George Bankole Wellington – Father

Mrs. Wellington – Mother

 Banky W Wife Name

Adesua Etomi  – Banky W’s Wife

Banky W Social Media Handle

Instagram: bankwellington
Twitter: @bankwellington

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