Tag: Banky W
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‘You are perfect for me’ – Banky W gushes over Adesua Etomi as she turns 35
Nigerian singer, actor and politician, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W is gushing over his wife, Adesua Etomi as she turns 35 today, Wednesday, February ... -
Why I was worried when Banky-W revealed his political ambition – Adesua
Adesua Etomi, wife of singer-turned-politician, Bankole Wellington, commonly known as Banky W, has said that she was first disturbed when her husband revealed his political ambitions. ... -
‘I did not sign Whitemoney to EME”, Banky W reacts to speculations
Singer and Boss of EME Records, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W, has debunked the online rumors that he signed Whitemoney to his Empire Mates Entertainment. Banky ... -
Banky W solicits public support to run for political office
Singer-turned-politician, Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W is soliciting public support to run for office in Lagos. Banky W was declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic ... -
More photos from MI Abaga, Eniola Mafe’s traditional ceremony
MI Abaga, aka The Guy, has married his African queen, Eniola Mafe in a traditional ceremony on Thursday. In a video posted on social media earlier in the day, the rapper announced his engagement and voiced hiss love for his future wife Basketmouth, IK Osakioduwa, and Banky W are some of the celebrities who attended the ceremony. See the lovely photos below: -
Tonto Dikeh officially announces leave from acting for politics
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has formally left the entertainment world to concentrate on her political career. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Thursday, Dikeh made ... -
Banky-W reveals song ‘Ebute Meta’ was inspired by 50 Cent, not Rihanna
Contrary to popular assumption, Bankole Wellington, better known by his stage as Banky W, has acknowledged that 50 Cent and not Rihanna was the inspiration for his popular song Ebute Meta. The father of one discussed his 2008 hit song in the Afrobeat: The Backstory Documentary episode titled “The American Dream and Local Rapper.” The documentary, which was created by Ayo Shoniya and focuses on the emergence and growth of the Afrobeat genre, had its Netflix debut on Thursday. Due to the rapper’s reputation at the time for utilizing popular rhythms to promote his mixtape, the vocalist acknowledged that 50 Cent was the song’s inspiration. The singer-turned-politician claimed he made the same choice when writing his popular song, copying the rhythm of Rihanna’s 2007 hit single, Umbrella. “2006, 2007 was when 50 Cent was blowing up and he had this promotional strategy of doing mixtapes. He would take ... -
Banky W reveals how political ambition strained marriage
Joy Onuorah Musician turned politician and husband to screen goddess, Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, has revealed that his political ambition had its downsides ... -
Banky W earns Eti-Osa constituency ticket for 2023 house of reps
Joy Onuorah Nigerian musician-turned-politician, Bankole Wellington, popularly known by the stage name, Banky W, has earned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to contest for Eti-Osa ... -
Banky W joins PDP, set to run for House of Reps
Joy Onuorah Nigerian entertainer, Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He has also declared his intention to ...