Banky W.

Banky W
Birth name	Olubankole Wellington
Also known as	Banky, Mr W, Mr Capable, King of the Lagos Party
Born	27 March 1981 United States
Genres	R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Empire Mates Entertainment
Associated acts	Mode 9, ID Cabasa, ELDee, Sasha P, Wizkid, Skales, Sarkodie, Lynxxx, Joejo
Website	Official website

Olubankole Wellington^[1] (born 27 March 1981^[2]), known under the stage name Banky W, and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and actor.

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

He and Sasha P were the first official ambassadors of Samsung electronics in Nigeria.^[3] He is also a band ambassador for Ciroc^[4] ultra-premium vodka.

2012–2013: R&BW

A day after Valentine of 2013, he launched his new album "R&BW" with a concert tagged the "The Grand Love Concert" at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, which featured several other artistes including Iyanya, Waje and more. The first two singles from the album are "Lowkey" and "Yes/No".^[5]

Discography

Albums

• 2003: Undeniable (EP)
• 2005: Back in the Building
• 2008: Mr. Capable
• 2009: The W Experience
• 2013: R&BW^[6]

Compilation albums

• 2012: Empire Mates State of Mind

Singles

• 2013 Jasi^[7]
• 2014 Jaiye Orimi^[8]
• 2015 High Notes^[9]
• 2015 All I Want Is You Feat. Chidinma ^[10]
• 2015 Cash Only As featured artiste ^[11]
• 2016 Made for You^[12]
• 2016 Onyeuwaoma As featured artiste ^[13]
• 2016 Mi Re Do (Cocoloso) Feat. Stonebwoy and Shaydee^[14]

Filmography

• The Wedding Party (2016)

Awards and nominations

Awards

• 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. Wellington, Olubankole (22 June 2009). "My response to the recent Guardian Newspaper Article by Mr Reuben Abati". The Bank Statements. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
2. "The Future Awards 2010: Musician of the Year Nominee Profiles". Ladybrille. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
3. "Banky W & Sasha present "Me & My Samsung". December 9, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
4. "Ciroc gives reasons on making D'Banj, Banky W brand ambassadors". News, Entertainments and Celebrity Gist. Gistplaza.com. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
6. https://www.360nobs.com/2013/02/track-listing-of-banky-ws-rbw-album/
7. "High Notes". 360nobs.com. 360nobs. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
8. "High Notes". 360nobs.com. 360nobs. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
9. "High Notes". 360nobs.com. 360nobs. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
10. "All I Want Is You". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
11. "DJ Xclusive Sarkodie, Banky W, Cassper Nyovest, Anatii go hard in 'Cash only' video". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
12. "New Music Nikki Laoye – 'Onyeuwaoma' ft Banky W". NotJustok.com. Don Boye. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
13. "New Music Nikki Laoye – 'Onyeuwaoma' ft Banky W". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
14. "Mi Re Do (Cocoloso)". 360nobs.com. 360nobs. Retrieved 22 June 2016.