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Banky W Biography, Who is Banky W, Who are Banky W's Family and What is Banky W's Net Worth
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Who is Banky W?
Banky W, full name Olubankole Wellington Banky is a successful rapper, singer, actor and politician. His other popular names are Mr. W, King of the Lagos party and or Mr. Capable. The Nigerian superstar who is also a philanthropist and a foodie was born on 27 March 1981 in New York, the United States to George Bankole Wellington and Momma W. Banky W who is described as a "Prayer Warrior". His father is from Badagry while his mother is from Cross River.
Banky W's family moved back to Nigeria when he was five years old. 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.
Banky W Music
Banky W's passion for music got him starting to sing in church early. He started his record label Empire M
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Banky W. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banky W | |
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| Born | Olubankole Wellington (1981-03-27) 27 March 1981 (age 43) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | R&B, pop rap |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Empire Mates Entertainment |
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Olubankole Wellingtoni (born 27 March 1981), popularly known bygd his scen name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
Early life
Olubankole Wellington was born in the United States on 27 March 1981 to Nigerian parents. His family returned to Nigeria when he was five years old. He began singing at a young age in his church choir. His ethnicity is Yoruba.
Education
Wellington schooled in
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Banky W.
Nigerian singer (born 1981)
Banky W | |
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| Born | Olubankole Wellington (1981-03-27) 27 March 1981 (age 43) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | R&B, pop rap |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Empire Mates Entertainment |
Musical artist | |
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981[1]), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.[2][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Olubankole Wellington was born in the United States on 27 March 1981 to Nigerian parents. His family returned to Nigeria when he was five years old. He began singing at a young age in his church choir. Hi