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Olubankole Wellington, also known as Banky W and credited as Banky Wellington in the film, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and politician.

Banky W was born in America to Nigerian parents. When he was five years old, his family returned to Nigeria. He began singing in his church choir at a young age.

He attended primary and secondary school in Lagos before continuing his education on a scholarship at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. While still in college, he founded his record label E.M.E in 2002.

He also worked at GlobalSpec and used to sing really loudly with his headphones on. 

He left the United States in 2009 to establish his record label in Lagos, where he signed artists such as Niyola, Shaydee, Skales, and Wizkid at the time. 

Back in the Building, his breakthrough debut studio album, was released in 2005. He wrote Etisalat Nigeria's first theme song, "0809ja for life."

A day after Valentine's Day in 2013, Banky W debuted his new album "R&BW" with a concert dubbed the "Grand Love Concert" at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, which also featured Iyanya and Waje. "Lowkey" and "Yes/No" are the album's first two singles.

Banky W announced in February 2018 that E.M.E as a record label had been dissolved; he stated that the label is now a talent management company focused on creative marketing, advertising, public relations, and brand events.

Banky W named DJ Xclusive, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, and his wife Adesua Etomi as the company's first clients.

Banky W was a part of the launch of a monumental heirloom, the Philosophers Legacy, in 2017.

Political Career

On November 11, 2018, Banky W announced his intention to run for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party, which was founded in 2017.

Banky Wellington was defeated by Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress in the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections on February 23, 2019.

Personal Life

He married Adesua Etomi in a traditional wedding on November 19, 2017, and then had a white wedding in South Africa on November 25, 2017. In 2017, he underwent successful skin cancer surgery on his shoulder.

Filmography

The Wedding Party (2016)

The Wedding Party 2 (2017)

Up North (2018)

Sugar Rush (2019)

Awards and nominations

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