Life and career
Early life and music career
Banky W was born in the United States to Nigerian parents. His family moved back to Nigeria when he was five years old. He started singing at a young age in his church choir. 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. He started his record label E.M.E in 2002 while studying. In 2009, he left the US for Nigeria and established his record label in Lagos where he signed artists like Niyola , Shaydee , Skales and
Wizkid to the label at the time. His breakthrough debut studio album, Back in the Building was released in 2005. [2] He wrote the first theme song of Etisalat Nigeria titled "0809ja for life". [3]
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 ". [4]
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. [5] 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. [6]
Other collaborations
In 2017, Banky W took part in the initialing of a monumental heirloom, the Philosophers Legacy .[7]
Political career
On November 11, 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. [8][9]
Personal life
He got married to Adesua Etomi traditionally on 19 November 2017[10] and subsequently did his white wedding in South Africa on 25 November 2017. [11] He had a successful skin cancer surgery on his shoulder in 2017. [12]
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
Back in the Building (2006)
Mr. Capable (2008)
The W Experience (2009)
R&BW (2013)
EPs
Undeniable (2003)
Playlists
2017: Songs About U (2017)
Compilation albums
Empire Mates State of Mind (2012)
Selected singles
2013 Jasi[13]
2014 Jaiye Orimi [14]
2015 High Notes [15]
2015 All I Want Is You Feat. Chidinma [16]
2015 Cash Only As featured artiste [17]
2016 Made for You [18]
2016 Onyeuwaoma As featured artiste [19]
2016 Mi Re Do (Cocoloso) Feat. Stonebwoy and
Shaydee [20]
Filmography
The Wedding Party (2016)
The Wedding Party 2 (2017)
Up North (2018)
Awards and nominations
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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
References
1. ^ "The Future Awards 2010: Musician of the Year Nominee Profiles" . Ladybrille. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
2. ^ Jane Aguoye (9 December 2017). "INTERVIEW: My wife and our new movie — Banky W" . Premium Times. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
3. ^ "naija 4 life - banky w + Lyrics" . Naija Pals . naijapals.com. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
4. ^ "Archived copy" . Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
5. ^ Dimeji Akinloye (21 February 2018). "Singer announces dissolution of EME as a record label" . Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
6. ^ "Singer announces dissolution of EME as a record label" . www.pulse.ng . 2018-02-21. Retrieved
2019-02-18.
7. ^ Ibiwoye Dotun. "African leaders endorse Philosophers'Legacy" . Vanguard Nigeria . Retrieved 8 December 2017.
8. ^ "2019: Banky W declares his intention to run for House of Reps" . Punch Newspapers . Retrieved
2018-11-11.
9. ^ "2019: Banky W to run for House Of Reps - Premium Times Nigeria" . Premium Times Nigeria . 2018-11-11. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
10. ^ "Banky W announces engagement to actress Adesuwa Etomi" . 3 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
11. ^ "Banky W and Adesua Etomi's White Wedding" .
The Informant Spy. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
12. ^ Benjamin Njoku (10 November 2017). "How I survived skin cancer tumour surgery — Banky W" . The Vanguard. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
13. ^ "High Notes" . 360nobs.com . 360nobs. Retrieved
22 June 2016.
14. ^ "High Notes" . 360nobs.com . 360nobs. Retrieved
22 June 2016.
15. ^ "High Notes" . 360nobs.com . 360nobs. Retrieved
22 June 2016.
16. ^ "All I Want Is You" . Pulse.ng . Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
17. ^ "DJ Xclusive Sarkodie, Banky W, Cassper Nyovest, Anatii go hard in 'Cash only' video" . Pulse.com.gh . David Mawuli. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
18. ^ "New Music Nikki Laoye – 'Onyeuwaoma' ft Banky W" . NotJustok.com . Don Boye. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
19. ^ "New Music Nikki Laoye – 'Onyeuwaoma' ft Banky W" . Pulse.ng . Joey Akan. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
20. ^ "Mi Re Do (Cocoloso)" . 360nobs.com . 360nobs. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
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